To ask Her Majesty's Government what criteria they are using to determine how Eurostar UK will be sold; and whether the sale will be conducted under the standard public sector competitive tendering process. [HL4111]

The Government are not engaged in a sale of Eurostar UK Ltd.

The Government continue to examine ways to best further the development of Eurostar in conjunction with our international partners.

Our objectives in doing so are to facilitate the development of international rail passenger services, and to secure the best long-term value of the UK's share in Eurostar in the interests of taxpayer.