§ Ms ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what mechanism exists to ensure that the public are made aware of any new level of subsidy agreed in the event that a franchisee for the south-west or great western line returns to the franchising director to renegotiate the level of subsidy upwards. [15169]
§ Mr. WattsThe level of subsidy paid in respect of the South West Trains and Great Western franchises is detailed in the relevant franchise agreement, which is available to the public via the franchising director's register. If the franchising director were to agree any new level of subsidy with either the South West Trains or Great Western franchisee, this would be shown in a revised franchise agreement which would be placed on the register.