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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2021 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Monday, 14 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Public Sector

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the public sector is prohibited from operating rail passenger services except as an operator of last resort; and whether the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail will propose bringing forward legislative proposals to amend the Railways Act 1993.

Answer

As we move to implementing the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail we will take the opportunity to review existing legislation, including the rules on who is able to provide passenger services to ensure it is still up to date and appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12267
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Franchises Public sector Railways
Legislation
Railways Act 1993
Link
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