Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Whole Industry Strategic Plan call for evidence, through which processes his Department plans broader engagement with partners and with which organisations his Department will be engaging.

My Department has sought views on the question of the whole industry strategic plan for rail in a number of ways, including but not limited to a public call for evidence and meetings in various formats with relevant partners and organisations. As the strategic plan is developed we are committed to continuing transparency and engagement.