Railways: Security
Commons · Question 95458 · Tabled 28 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made on (a) value for money and (b) quality of service of bringing outsourced rail security provision in-house as contracts expire.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Dec 2025
Ensuring value for money is a requirement for all DfT contracted train operators. Publicly owned train operators also have a duty to follow the guidance on managing public money.