§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to meet the management of Connex South Central to discuss its performance and services. [59228]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonMinisters will be meeting representatives from all of the train operating companies and Railtrack on November 26, to discuss future railways policy and in particular ways of improving poor performance generally.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 4 November 1998,Official Report, column 574, concerning rolling stock replacement, when he expects the Franchise Director to conclude his exploration of options with Connex South Central. [59227]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI understand that the position reached in the Franchising Director's exploratory discussions with Connex South Central is that the Company is now considering how it wishes to proceed. The Franchising Director will examine and respond to any further approach from the Company. There are no time limits on this process of dialogue.