Written questions

London North Eastern Railway: Corporate Hospitality

Commons · Question 26503 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish a breakdown of how much was spent by the London and North Eastern Railway on hospitality and supporting sporting events in 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 21 Sep 2026

The amount spent by London North Eastern Railway is commercially sensitive given competition on the route. As public bodies, all DfT Operator train companies must follow the Managing Public Money guidelines to ensure investment made represents value for m...