HC Deb 22 May 1995 vol 260 cc402-3W
Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the timetable for privatising the London-Tilbury-Southend rail service. [23902]

Mr. Watts

The franchising director issued invitations to tender for LTS rail on 17 May. Indicative bids must be submitted by 28 July. Formal tenderers will be selected in September. The franchising director intends to let the franchise by the end of the year.