Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the rolling stock companies on limiting the increasing costs of their operating leases; and if he will make a statement.

I met with the main rolling stock companies to discuss how they can support industry and the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. These meetings, and those with officials, have included sensitive discussions around leasing arrangements, liabilities and also future opportunities that will continue to deliver benefits to passengers and the public purse alike.