§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 October 2001 from the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions,Official Report, column 875W, on rail franchises, what progress has been made; and if he will make a statement. [61840]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Strategic Rail Authority is continuing its negotiations with Stagecoach Group plc.