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Written question asked by Teresa Pearce (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


South Eastern Rail Franchise

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether (a) his Department has completed its evaluation of bids and (b) he has completed his consent relating to the tender for the Southeastern franchise; and whether his Department currently has credible live bids for that tender.

Answer

We are still in the evaluation phase of the competition. My Department wants to ensure that the franchise meets the needs of passengers and taxpayers and will provide an update in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
236420
Session
2017-19
Subjects
South Eastern rail franchise
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk