HC Deb 23 October 2001 vol 373 c189W
24. Miss Begg

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on passenger rail franchising. [5593]

Mr. Jamieson

On 16 July we issued a draft statement of franchising policy for consultation with key stakeholders. Over 60 responses were received. We will publish a final statement in due course.