Transport written question – answered at on 18 December 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport
(1) whether he or his officials received advice on the risk of legal action by (a) the EU Commission and (b) bidders in the cancelled franchise competition for the Intercity West Coast Mainline following his decision to agree a management contract with Virgin Rail.
(2) Whether he consulted the European Commission before deciding to extend the management contract negotiated with Virgin Rail to operate the Intercity West Coast mainline.
The Secretary of State for Transport carried out his duties and obligations within the Railways Act 1993 and within domestic and European procurement law. The UK Government do not normally comment on their dealings with the European Commission or other European institutions. Any such discussions or dealings, whenever they do take place, are confidential.
Yes0 people think so
No0 people think not
Would you like to ask a question like this yourself? Use our Freedom of Information site.