Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what power he has to intervene in respect of car park charges set by the rail franchise where the franchisee controls car parks adjacent to railway stations within their franchise area; and if he will make a statement.

Car park charges are set on a commercial basis by the train operator, and the Department for Transport plays no role in stipulating these through the franchise agreement.

Parking charges will be set at a level that reflects demand, as well as taking account of local charges at car parks operated by third parties.