HC Deb 29 January 2002 vol 379 c194W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when the renewal process for the GNER franchise, post-the two year extension, will begin. [30242]

Mr. Jamieson

The Strategic Rail Authority will ensure that appropriate arrangements are put in place in good time before the new agreement expires in April 2005.