§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many passenger rail franchises he estimates will be contracted in line with the original timetable for renewals. [22896]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Strategic Rail Authority has reviewed its plans for renewing franchises in light of the Secretary of State's Policy Statement on Passenger Rail Franchising. It announced its new franchising programme on 19 December 2001.