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Mr John Watts is a former MP for Slough.

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Former MP for Slough

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election

Future MPs in this constituency

• Fiona Mactaggart
• Tan Dhesi

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: South West Trains 10 Mar 1997

  The performance of franchised train operators is a matter for the franchising director. [Interruption.] Just wait. I have discussed the situation with Mr. Brian Cox and Mr. Peter Cotton of South West Trains.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: South West Trains 10 Mar 1997

  Yes. My hon. Friend will know that I described the handling of the situation by South West Trains as inept. The good news for him and his constituents is that from Easter South West Trains will be back to its original timetable. He will be aware that since the emergency timetable was introduced in the middle of February the number of peak-hour cancellations into London was reduced to one, and...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: South West Trains 10 Mar 1997

  The penalties for poor performance are as set out in the franchise agreement, and are of the order of £600 per train in the peak hour. They will be imposed in the normal way, when the performance figures for an accounting period are determined.

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