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Mr David Jamieson: No evaluations have been made by my Department or the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA). I understand that evaluations have been made by Stagecoach, the franchisee of South West Trains, and that the proposal is supported by the local authority. If funding were required from Government it may be available through the Rail Passenger Partnership scheme (RPP), administered by the SRA. The SRA will...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) plans to upgrade the tunnel by 2005 to allow the conveyance of containers up to 9ft 6in in height by 2.6m wide on standard 1m high wagons. This gauge covers all types of deep sea shipping box in operation. Detailed assessment, funded by the SRA, of the necessary alterations to the tunnel interior is currently under way. The results of this study will be...
Alex Chalk: The legal profession in England and Wales is independent of Government and legal professionals are regulated by a number of regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Legal professionals must comply with a detailed Code of Conduct, which ensures that high standards of conduct are met. The SRA has issued guidance via a warning notice to...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Mr Grant was appointed as Franchising Director on 1 May 1999. The appointment was advertised for up to five years. At that time there was no legislative authority to establish the SRA. It was not clear when this would be received or, for certain, what form the SRA would take. Mr Grant's initial appointment was therefore until 30 April 2002. The possibility of extension, up to a total of...
Mr David Jamieson: As part of its revised franchising programme, the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) announced that it would be looking at the longer term benefits of combining franchises, in particular where two or more operators share access to a London terminal. Accordingly, it is considering combining the Great Western and Thames franchises in 2006. The SRA launched a consultation on its proposals, and the...
Mr David Jamieson: holding answer 13 May 2003 In the past year, the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) has made payments of £12.65 million to National Express in respect of revenue loss by ScotRail arising from industrial action. This follows the introduction of a clause into all franchise agreements allowing the SRA, at its discretion, to compensate train operators for such losses. Payments will be made only...
Lord Keen of Elie: ...does not have a role in setting or approving the framework for admission into the legal profession. In March 2018, the Legal Services Board (LSB) approved a rule change application made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This application laid out a framework upon which the SRA could seek to introduce new requirements for trainee solicitors to pass a centralised Solicitors...
Derek Twigg: ...costs and benefits is set out as follows. All figures £ million 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 DfT extra costs 21.0 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8 SRA cost savings 19.5 39 39 39 39 39 SRA building savings 0 4.1 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 Transition costs 11.6 0 0 0 0 0 Net cost (benefit) 13.1 (8.3) (9.7) (9.7) (9.7 (9.7)...
Tony McNulty: ...and are carried out in accordance with the Office of the Commission for Public Appointments (OCPA) guidance. The members of the RPCs are appointed by the Chairman of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) after consultation with the Secretary of State for Transport, the Scottish Ministers and the National Assembly for Wales, as appropriate, and the Chairman of the Committee in question. The...
Mr David Jamieson: The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) announced on 14 September that they had allocated £17.5 million for development work for phase two of the project to upgrade the east coast main line. The SRA is also considering a number of applications for funding from the rail passengers partnership scheme including provision of passenger services over the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line and to reopen...
Shailesh Vara: ...no intention to change this position. The legal profession is independent of Government and is regulated by approved regulators for which the Legal Services Board has oversight responsibility. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the independent regulatory arm of the Law Society, the approved regulator for solicitors under the Legal Services Act 2007. The SRA has advised that its...
Lord Davies of Oldham: ...pre-qualification stage. The InterCity East Coast (ICEC) competition was launched in advance of this decision. The ICEC franchise bids will be evaluated using the standard Stratetic Rail Authority (SRA) method, a full copy of which is available on the SRA website at www.sra.gov.uk. This weights the various factors important for delivering a successful franchise. Performance (punctuality...
Lord Jones of Birmingham: No such assessment has been made. The primary role of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in relation to the miners' health compensation scheme is to investigate possible misconduct by solicitors who have handled claims and, where appropriate, prosecute them before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The SRA does not have the power to require solicitors to indemnify clients or to pay...
David Lammy: ...Community Legal Service Partnership (CLSP) are responsible for delivering local advice services. In the area covered by the Newcastle CLSP, the Legal Services Commission has contracted with four solicitor firms and three Not for Profit organisations to provide legal and advice services in debt and welfare benefits. The four solicitor firms have authority to start 40 debt and 386 welfare...
Norman Baker: holding answer 11 July 2013 Virgin Rail Group has been awarded two franchises by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) and The Department for Transport (DfT) since 1997. These are: West Coast Main Line—Trading as West Coast Trains limited Cross Country Route—Trading as Virgin Cross Country Limited (ended November 2007) Payments to the SRA and DfT for each financial year since April 2004 are...
Mr David Jamieson: Wigan is currently served by the First North Western franchise. The SRA is planning to combine services currently operated by First North Western and Arriva Trains Northern to form new Transpennine Express (TPE) and Northern franchises. TPE will run inter-city services across the north, including between Liverpool and Manchester. Northern will operate rural and urban services. The SRA expects...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Priorities for developing the GB rail network, including railway re-openings, are for the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA), and will be set out in the SRA's Strategic Plan, which will be published in November. The SRA works closely with the Scottish Executive on proposals for investment in Scotland's railway, with Railtrack, and with other stakeholders involved in individual schemes. The...
Stephen Byers: ...the gross administration costs of the railways related public sector bodies and the total staff costs of the British Railways Board (BRB) over each of the last five years. On 1 February 2001 the SRA legally assumed all the functions of OPRAF, most of the residual functions of the BRB and some functions of the DTLR railways directorate and of the ORR. The SRA administration figure includes...
Theresa May: ...establishing a special purchase vehicle for the purpose of purchasing, or being involved in any purchase of, Global Crossing UK or part of it; and if he will make a statement; (3) what powers the SRA has to purchase or be involved in the purchase of Global Crossing UK or part of it; and if he will make a statement; (4) what representations he has received from the Health and Safety...
Mr David Jamieson: Departmental officials met First Group representatives on 3 April. Departmental officials and Ministers regularly meet the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) to discuss rail issues, including issues relating to franchises. The decision on those selected to bid for the Greater Anglia franchise is a matter for the SRA. The decision followed a detailed qualification process, which is confidential...
