Written question asked by Brian Leishman (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rolling Stock: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the rolling stock procurement and infrastructure strategy on the use of alternative financing models to secure publicly owned trains.
- Answer
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Department for Transport officials hold regular discussions with HM Treasury officials on a range of matters, including in relation to the procurement of rolling stock. However, no discussions have taken place between the Secretary of State for Transport and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the use of alternative financing models to fund the purchase of new trains.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28260
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Procurement Rolling stock Departmental coordination
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- 2026-09-17 14:05:19 +0100
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