HC Deb 03 March 2000 vol 345 c418W
Mr. Martlew

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he last met the Chairman of the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority to discuss the redrawing of the Rail Franchise for the North of England; and if he will make a statement. [112784]

Mr. Hill

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions has not met the Chairman of the shadow Strategic Rail Authority to discuss redrawing the rail franchise for the North of England, but the Franchising Director will consider this together with other relevant matters when replacing the franchise in that area.

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