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Railways: Security

Asked by Kim JohnsonLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 95458

The question

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.

Answered by Keir Mather

Ensuring 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.

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