Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 95458
Railways: Security
Tabled: 28 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Kim Johnson
Labour — Liverpool Riverside
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
Keir MatherEnsuring 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.