§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what evaluation his Department has carried out of the effect of the imposition of a minimum passenger requirement as currently stated on the north Wales to Crewe train services; and if he will make a statement. [1862]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI am sure that passengers will welcome the availability for the first time of contractual guarantees of minimum service levels.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are his Department's responsibilities in respect of(a) Regional Railways and (b) InterCity West Coast in respect of (i) overcrowding, (ii) punctuality and (iii) reliability; and if he will make a statement. [2260]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThese are matters for the Franchising Director, who sets specifications and places requirements on the train operators through the passenger service requirements and franchise agreements.