Proceeding contribution from Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 10 March 2008. It occurred during Estimates day on London Underground.
London Underground
The structure was fundamentally flawed. If we negotiate with the private sector, we should be aware that it has a duty to its shareholders to get the best from any negotiation. The team that I mentioned was weak not because the individuals were poor but because they did not have the necessary skill set, experience and capability of being a fair challenge. Such negotiations are a gladiatorial contest, and the skill base has to be there.
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- 2007-08
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Costs Fares Finance London Underground Metronet Underground railways Public private partnerships Transport for London
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