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Debate between Rachel Hopkins and John Lamont
Wednesday 6th March 2024

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rachel Hopkins Portrait Rachel Hopkins
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Scottish rail fares are set to rise by 8.7% next month. This eye-watering fare hike will hit Scots hard during a cost of living crisis and push Scotland’s rail service into a spiral of decline. Does the Minister agree that we need affordable fares to help people through the cost of living crisis and encourage more people to travel by train?

John Lamont Portrait John Lamont
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I certainly agree that we should do all we can to encourage people to travel by train. The Scottish Government’s approach to ScotRail might discourage that. I am happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss that further.

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