§ Ms Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what discussions he has had with the franchising director concerning the eligibility of360W Compagnie Generale Des Eaux to receive an invitation to tender for rail franchises, as defined by clause 26, subsection (3) of the Railways Act 1993; [30171]
(2) what guidance he has given to the franchising director regarding his duties as defined by clause 26, subsection (3) of the Railways Act 1993. [30172]
§ Ms JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport as of 17 June how many companies, organisations or individuals have been refused an invitation to tender for private rail franchises for reasons of(a) an inappropriate financial position, (b) inappropriate managerial competence and (c) not being an appropriate person as defined by clause 26, subsection (3) of the Railways Act 1993. [30173]