To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many and what percentage of train services serving Hull have been (a) delayed and (b) cancelled in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. (290050)

The Department for Transport does not hold this information. Statistical information such as this can be found on the Office of Rail Regulation website

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether the new East Coast Main Line franchise will be required to provide rail services to Hull; and if he will make a statement. (290051)

Prior to the letting of a new franchise on the East Coast Main Line, the Government will consult on the new specification, including service levels and patterns. It is likely that the existing level of services provided by the franchised operator on the East Coast Main Line will form the basis of the draft specification.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many rail passengers made at least one journey between Hull and London in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. (290052)

The Department for Transport does not hold this information.

Rail journey statistics are published on the website of the Office of Rail Regulation at:

www.rail-reg.gov.uk