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Written question asked by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Monday, 9 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2016 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Franchises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2016 to Question 23836, on railways: franchises, on which franchises the partnership referred to in that Answer has provided advice to him in relation to his duties under Section 30 of the Railways Act 1993; and whether his Department has carried out mobilisation work on any franchises under Section 30 since the contract referred to in that Answer was signed.

Answer

The partnership are contracted to provide advice to the Department on all rail franchises in relation to the Secretary of State’s duties under Section 30 of the Railways Act 1993.

The partnership is also currently advising the Department on a mobilisation plan for the Cross Country franchise. This plan is being prepared on a contingency basis which will be implemented in the event that negotiations on a Direct Award to the current operator fail to reach a successful commercial conclusion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36842
Session
2015-16
Related items
Railways: Franchises
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Franchises Railways
Legislation
Railways Act 1993
Link
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