Question reference: S6W-01664
- Asked by: Richard Leonard, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 21 July 2021 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 18 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the clause in the Serco Caledonian Sleeper franchise that permits the operator, from 1 April 2022, to seek adjustments to the financial terms of the Franchise Agreement, or exit the contract, can also be instigated by the Scottish Government.
Answer
The clause in the Serco Caledonian Sleepers Ltd franchise that permits the operator, from 1 April 2022, to seek adjustments to the financial terms of the Franchise Agreement, or exit the contract, cannot be instigated by the Scottish Government. As per the Franchise Agreement, this must be requested by Serco Caledonian Sleepers Ltd.