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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2014. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 September 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rail North

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which councillors from North East Lincolnshire and Northern Lincolnshire councils were represented in the preparation of Rail North's consultation paper on the TransPennine and Northern Rail franchises; and whether such councils were consulted by Rail North before it issued the document.

Answer

Rail North’s represents 30 local transport authorities in the north of England. Its constitution, including the specific make up of its membership, and decision making process are a matter for them. The Department worked with the Rail North group on the development of the consultation paper and the views of individual councillors were not presented or sought as part of this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
206719
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Councillors Railways Lincolnshire Rail North North of England
Link
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