HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc346-7W
Ms Glenda Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the French National rail company, SociÉtÉ Nationale des Chemins de Fers, is allowed to submit bids to operate rail franchises in Great Britain. [22913]

Mr. Watts

There are no restrictions preventing foreign national rail companies from bidding for franchises.