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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Thursday, 25 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East Midlands Rail Franchise: Catering

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with representatives from Abellio on Rail Gourmet’s failure to pay the Living Wage on the East Midlands franchise.

Answer

Abellio only took over the franchise on the 18th August so the Department has not yet held any discussions with Abellio regarding the catering contract with Rail Gourmet, however the Department regularly engages with franchises and will raise this at the next available opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
282293
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Catering Rail Gourmet Holding Living wage Abellio Group East Midlands rail franchise
Link
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