Office of Passenger Rail Franchising

HC Deb 03 March 1995 vol 255 c735W

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many staff the Office of Passenger Rail Franchising is expected to employ at 1 April, taking account of those currently employed and posts which have been advertised.

Mr. Watts

Seventy.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list those premises occupied or due to be occupied by the office of Passenger Rail Franchising, stating the principal terms of ownership or lease.

Mr. Watts

The Office of Passenger Rail Franchising currently occupies 26–28 Old Queen street, London SW1, in its entirety and occupies a floor at 29–35 Old. Queen street. Both properties are leased. The terms of the leases are commercial and confidential.