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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Southeastern: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what date his Department first identified evidence that historic taxpayer funding had not been returned by Southeastern railway.

Answer

In Spring 2021, officials became aware of the most material matters, that LSER had concealed over £25m of taxpayer funding due back to the Department. Due to the complexity of the issues involved we took action as soon as reasonably practical with investigations still on-going.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57270
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Finance Southeastern (2006-21)
Link
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