Written questions

Department for Transport: Public Relations

Commons · Question 3822 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 4 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026 to Question 127540 on Network Rail: Public Relations, whether the (a) Office of Rail and Road, (b) Great British Railways and (c) DFT Operator hires external (i) pu

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Jun 2026

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an independent regulator and decisions about the use of external support is a matter for its Board.ORR uses external support where necessary to supplement internal capability and ensure effective delivery of its statut...