Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will place in the Library a copy of the Strategic Rail Authority's template Franchise Agreement. (Dep 01/784).

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will place in the Library a copy of the Strategic Rail Authority's template Franchise Agreement. [158833] Mr. Hill: I am arranging to place in the Library a copy of the Strategic Rail Authority's latest template franchise agreement together with a list of amendments yet to be incorporated. The template is subject to development as franchise replacement progresses. When actual franchise agreements are entered into, the Strategic Rail Authority is required by statute to make them available on its public register.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c634W; 158833
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Franchises Railways Railway network Train operating companies Strategic Rail Authority
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk