§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the appropriateness of the criteria applied to train operating companies in respect of passenger service requirements; what plans he has to alter these; and if he will make a statement.[62437]
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§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe have considered the revised Criteria for the Appraisal of Support for Passenger Rail Services, which the Franchising Director has submitted to us for approval, and he expects to issue them shortly.