§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 17 July 2000,Official Report, column 54W, on Connex South Central, what plans he has to introduce requirements for train operators to provide for a well planned and smooth changeover period between franchises in future franchise contracts. [132291]
§ Mr. HillThe Franchising Director has produced a revised template franchise agreement for replacement franchises. This contains improved provisions for smooth transfer at the end of the franchises.