The hon. Gentleman is saying that the issue with the east coast line is that there is competition, and that Virgin could not handle that competition so should be bailed out. Does he realise that he is undermining the entire argument, because he is saying that when there is competition, franchising fails?
Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise
Proceeding contribution from
Chi Onwurah
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 May 2018.
It occurred during Opposition day on Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise.
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