HC Deb 23 October 2002 vol 391 c302W
Martin Linton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the progress of franchise negotiations between London and South East commuter operators and the Strategic Rail Authority. [75171]

Mr. Jamieson

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, to the hon. Member for Stroud (David Drew) on Tuesday 15 October 2002,Official Report, column 158. My right hon. Friend hopes to be able to make an announcement on franchising in the next few weeks.