Paragraph 17

After that section there shall be inserted—

“ Duty of Franchising Director to consult London Regional Transport as to fares and services in London.

31A

The Franchising Director shall from time to time consult with London Regional Transport as to—

(a)

the general level and structure of the fares to be charged for the carriage of passengers by railway on journeys wholly within Greater London on services—

(i)

which are, or are to be, provided under franchise agreements; or

(ii)

whose provision the Franchising Director is under a duty to secure, by virtue of section 30, 37 or 38 of the Railways Act 1993; and

(b)

the general level of the provision to be made for such journeys.”