§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport why the Hull-Manchester Airport link was not part of FirstGroup's Public Service Requirement when it acquired the TransPennine Express franchise. [143244]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Passenger Service Requirement (PSR) for the Hull-Leeds-Manchester route, as part of the Arriva Trains Northern franchise, does not include an absolute requirement to operate services to Manchester Airport. The TransPennine Express franchise will inherit substantially the same PSR.