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Mr. Temple-Morris
asked the Secretary of State for Transport by how much rail fares have risen since the beginning of 1974 and since February 1974, respectively.
Mr. William Rodgers
British Rail's passenger fares have increased in cash terms by an average of 168ยท5 per cent. since the beginning of 1974. No increase in fares took place between the beginning of January and February 1974.