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Oral answer to question provided on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 in the House of Commons, by Stephen Ladyman (Labour), Department for Transport.


Rail Services

Answer

The Central Trains franchise is changing anyway. Whenever franchises change and are re-let, there is widespread consultation and the franchise process takes into account issues such as further expansion in the area. Again, it will be for the hon. Gentleman to make representations to ensure that those matters are covered when that happens.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 by Philip Hollobone (Conservative).

Question
Trains to Leicestershire on Midland Mainline run through Kettering. Is the Minister aware of the huge housing expansion planned for Northamptonshire up to 2021, and will he ensure that the next franchise for the area covered by Midland Mainline and Central Trains takes into account the future population increases for both Leicestershire and Northamptonshire?

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
440 c720 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Franchises East Midlands Railways Travel Leicestershire Midland Mainline Central Trains
Link
View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk