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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 1999 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 the Government will take into account Sea Containers' punctuality record when evaluating the company's request for a franchise extension for the East Coast main line.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the Government will take into account Sea Containers' punctuality record when evaluating the company's request for a franchise extension for the East Coast main line. [73090] Dr. Reid: As I announced at the rail summit on 25 February, the track record of franchisees will be one of the factors in considering proposals for renegotiation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73090; 326 c513W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Franchises East Coast main line Railways Sea Containers