Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2026 to Question 30019 on Avanti West Coast: Pay, whether the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet was (a) consulted and (b) involved in discussions relating to the recent pay settlement reached between Avanti West Coast and ASLEF.

The recent pay settlement reached at Avanti West Coast, with ASLEF, was taken forward in line with principles for 2026 rail pay settlements agreed with the Prime Minister's office before the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet was established.