§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions in what circumstances he can implement a reduction in subsidy to a train operating company in addition to that agreed in the franchise agreement. [62436]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonAll payments to and from franchise operators are governed by franchise agreements and changes to the basis for such payments could be made only during the term of existing franchises by negotiation and agreement between the contracting parties i.e. the Franchising Director and, in some cases, the Passenger Transport Executive and the franchise operator.