HC Deb 23 November 2001 vol 375 c506W
Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what plans he has for special purpose vehicles to be created to undertake works in connection with the replacement of the(a) south-west and (b) south and central passenger franchises; and if he will place the plans in the Library; [18218]

(2) what plans exist for special purpose vehicles to be created to undertake works in connection with the development of the East London Line; and if he will place plans in the Library; [17788]

(3) if he will list those projects for which special purpose vehicles are being established; [17785]

(4) what role the company which replaced Railtrack will have in the special purpose vehicles set up for rail infrastructure projects; [17782]

(5) if he will publish the (a) framework and (b) timetable for the establishment of special purpose vehicles to undertake rail infrastructure projects; [17783]

(6) what research he has undertaken as to the suitability of using special purpose vehicles for rail infrastructure projects. [17784]

Mr. Byers

The framework for special purpose vehicles for rail investment projects is currently being developed by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) and my Department. The SRA strategic plan will identify the investment projects for which an SPV may be appropriate.

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