Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 28 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Northern: Industrial Disputes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has indemnified Arriva Rail North for industrial action; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: As provided for in all franchise agreements, The Secretary of State, in his discretion, may at any time decide to reimburse or ameliorate net losses of the Franchisee arising from Industrial Action (however caused and of whatever nature) in circumstances where the Franchisee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State that it has taken all reasonable steps to avoid the Industrial Action and that, Industrial Action having nevertheless occurred, the Franchisee has taken all reasonable steps to mitigate its effects. However, no payments have been made under the relevant Franchise Agreement provision.

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