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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations he has received on the short listing of railway operating companies for the Greater Anglia franchise; and if he will take action to reinstate First Great Eastern's application. (Holding answer 7 April 2003).
Answer

Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on the short listing of railway operating companies for the Greater Anglia franchise; and if he will take action to reinstate First Great Eastern's application. [107677] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 7 April 2003]: It is for the SRA to shortlist applications for franchises, subject to the Directions and Guidance issued by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107677; 403 c159W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Franchises Railways Train operating companies East of England First Great Eastern
Link
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