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...