Public Sector Operators Not to Be Franchisees

Part of Railways Bill – in the House of Commons at 7:30 pm on 2 November 1993.

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Photo of Mr Tim Rathbone Mr Tim Rathbone , Lewes 7:30, 2 November 1993

It is absolutely essential that those decisions are explained in the annual report. In order to enable a judicial challenge to be made, it is unreasonable to expect a potential challenger to postpone making that challenge until the annual report becomes available, so it is important that the franchising director publishes his reasons before the annual report.