Chiltern Line Franchise (Hansard, 30 October 2001)

HC Deb 30 October 2001 vol 373 c578W 578W

§ Mr. Lidington
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he expects to reach a final decision on the renewal of the Chiltern line franchise; and if he will make a statement. [11449]

§ Mr. Jamieson
The Strategic Rail Authority is, I understand, close to concluding negotiations and will then seek the Secretary of State's consent to their entering into a new agreement.