Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 March 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Friday, 16 March 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 list the applicants for the Wessex Rail franchise; and when a decision is expected on the successful bidder.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the applicants for the Wessex Rail franchise; and when a decision is expected on the successful bidder. [153910] Mr. Hill: The Strategic Rail Authority announced on 2 March that Connex Transport UK Ltd., First Group Plc, GB Railways Group Plc, Group 4 Falck Global Solutions Ltd., National Express Group Plc, SBB Laing and Stagecoach Holdings Plc, had prequalified to submit proposals for the Wessex franchise. There is no set timetable for awarding this new franchise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 153910; 364 c748W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Applications Franchises Railways Train operating companies South West Trains
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk