§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the contractual restrictions placed on the retiring director of the Office of Passenger Rail Franchising in respect of professional relations with companies which had applied for a franchise to operate passenger rail services. [2219]
§ Mr. WattsUnder the terms of his original appointment, the former Director of Rail Franchising cannot join any company with railway interests within two years of termination, except with the consent of the Secretary of State.