To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he was first informed of proposals by South West Trains for a new premium rate for travel; what representations he has made to South West Trains on the new rate; and if he will make a statement. (130527)

The franchise bid indicated an intention to review its fares strategy including those for unregulated off-peak fares.

These fares are unregulated and at the discretion of the franchise operator, therefore the Secretary of State has made no representations to Stagecoach.