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Written question asked by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to transfer responsibility for negotiating passenger service contracts from his Department to Great British Railways.

Answer

The Department for Transport will act as procuring authority until the legislative transfer of powers to Great British Railways. We will be starting extensive and detailed consultation with the industry on the legislative aspects of reform in due course. Where Legislation is needed it will be introduced when the Parliamentary timetable allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127448
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Contracts Railways Great British Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk