HC Deb 08 July 1996 vol 281 cc64-5W
24. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what mechanisms he plans to introduce to measure the performance of the privatised rail network. [34707]

Mr. Watts

The performance of the privatised rail network is monitored by both the Rail Regulator and the franchising director.

Mr. John Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to improve competition among the privatised rail companies. [34690]

Mr. Watts

There is competition for each franchise awarded and each business sold.