§ Ms Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy in respect of the franchising of rail services on the Isle of Wight; and if he will make a statement. [11228]
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§ Mr. WattsThe island line has been vested as an autonomous wholly owned subsidiary of the British Railways Board and will be franchised in accordance with the franchising director's timetable in due course.