Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Claire Perry and Norman Baker

Thursday 29th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Norman Baker]

Detailed evidence regarding the tendering process for the Thameslink rolling stock was given by the Transport Committee in September 2011. That confirmed that the requirements of EU procurement law had been met. The rolling stock procurement process is working towards commercial close in December and financial close early in the new year. Good progress has been made already on the infrastructure programme. Blackfriars and Farringdon stations are both operational, and enabling work at London Bridge is ongoing.

[Claire Perry (Devizes) (Con)]

15. What progress his Department is making on rail electrification.