Proceeding contribution from Stephen Hammond (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 February 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Rail Fares and Franchises.
Rail Fares and Franchises
The Minister will probably not thank me, but I will try to come to his aid. First, if such a company had to bid against other bidders, the Government would face the suspicion of a conflict of interests. Secondly, to have such a public company would be to plough a huge additional subsidy from the taxpayer into the industry. How could we be sure that that would provide the best value for money for the taxpayer?
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- 506 c170WH
- Session
- 2009-10
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- Westminster Hall
- Subjects
- Capital investment Contracts for services Fares Infrastructure Franchises East Coast main line Railways Passengers Regulation Tickets National Express
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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