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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what account his Department took of the financial performance of First Group on the (a) South Western Railway and (b) Transpennine railway when evaluating that company’s bid for the West Coast Partnership rail franchise.

Answer

The Department does not comment on live competitions. Please note that all bids received for any franchise competition are evaluated against the requirements and instructions set out in the relevant procurement documentation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
260023
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Finance FirstGroup West Coast Partnership rail franchise
Link
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