Debates between Lord McLoughlin and Gloria De Piero during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Lord McLoughlin and Gloria De Piero
Monday 15th October 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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I can understand my hon. Friend’s frustration, but there has been a huge amount of investment in the west coast main line and it is right and proper that after the initial nine months, during which we will set up the two-year interim contract, we should seek to get the best return for the taxpayer. I think that an open competition is the best way to do that.

Gloria De Piero Portrait Gloria De Piero (Ashfield) (Lab)
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The Campaign for Better Transport has been quoted today as saying that operational changes in the Department have not been focused on passengers but have been all about the bottom line. Does it not have a point?

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