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The programme to deliver this is already under way and, like all major government projects, subject to extensive business case approval, assurance and spending control to ensure value for money and compliance with Managing Public Money principles. We are working closely with industry as the proposition is developing and the procurement preparations progress. In fact, there is clearly an opportunity here for people in this market already to sell their back offices to GBR. Much of the detail will necessarily be commercially sensitive at this stage as procurement bids are negotiated and funding will be provided through existing programme budgets. However, once the information is available, it will be published in the usual way. The noble Lord, Lord Moylan, raised some questions about data. Currently, 70% of online tickets are sold by third parties and 30% by train operating companies.