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Debate between Lord McLoughlin and George Hollingbery
Thursday 25th April 2013

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Hollingbery Portrait George Hollingbery (Meon Valley) (Con)
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T3. Will the Secretary of State update the House on any discussions he may have had with the Mayor of London with regard to suburban railway services in the south-east?

Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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I met the Mayor of London yesterday and had a wide-ranging discussion on many subjects relating to London and other areas. What I have always said is that in principle I have nothing against wider franchising, but I need to see that there is proper accountability. Discussions are ongoing.