A question on #GreatBritishRailways tabled by Lord Patten on 02-06-2025 has been answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill.

Heading: Great British Railways
Question ID: 1807807
UIN: HL7971
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-06-02
Asking Member ID: 1137
Asking Member display name: Lord Patten
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Asking Member Twitter reference: Lord Patten
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will define the term "directing mind" in relation to Great British Railways.
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Date answered: 2025-06-16
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Answering Member ID: 4972
Answering Member display name: Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
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Answer text: The Railways Bill will set out Great British Railway's statutory functions, as the directing mind for the railway. In general terms Great British Railways (GBR) will manage cross-network planning and operations for current and future customer needs. With ...
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Answering body ID: 27
Answering body name: Department for Transport
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