<p>Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure – in the Senedd at 1:56 pm on 5 October 2016.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:56, 5 October 2016

Yes. I’d like to thank the Member for the question about, in particular, the WAO’s report, which was hugely helpful in appreciating and understanding what needs to be learnt for the next franchise. In terms of human resources, I’m confident that we have the expertise within Transport for Wales. There are many lessons that we need to learn, and the Wales Audit Office’s report actually confirms what was being said by many of the respondents during the consultation period.

In terms of the confidence that I have for the next franchise, there are talks that still need to be had with the UK Government on cross-border journeys and insofar as any alterations to timetables are concerned, but I do have confidence that the schedule will be met, and, in ensuring that there are benchmarks in place for the commencement of the next franchise, I expect it to provide a greater level of service than passengers currently experience.