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Our Ref: SBIEMc

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395 King Street

Aberdeen AB24 5RP

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 650100Fax:+44 (0) 1224 650140

8th September 2003

Mr Nicol Stephen MSPMinister fur Transport

Scottish ~ecutiveVictoria QuayEdinburgh

EH66QQ

Dear Nicol

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f .our meeting on 14 August and the follow up letter from Moir

Lockhea Iwrite to request a mee~in'gi at your convenience, to present to youand your. team our exciting proposals for 'Future Bus',

We have also prepared a paper on how a revised concessionary faresscheme might look and would also like to share with you the work we havecarried out on social inclusion and performance regimes.

Garry Raven our Divisional Director for Scotland would lead this meeting fromour point of view and would be joined by Rodney Dickinson - Business

Development Director, Gordon Dewar - Commercial Director for Scotland andmyself,

Ilook forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Best wishes.

Yours sincerely

Shona ByrneHead of Marketing

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member ATOC

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Registered in Scotland number 157176

395 King Street, Aberdeen A824 5R P


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Mr Andy Kerr, MSPScottish ParliamentGeorge IV Bridge

EDINBURGH

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Dear Mr Kerr

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Can I take this opportunity to wish you II for the new term Parliament. We at F" tareoptimistic that the new Parliamenta erm offers a great mber of opportunities deliver

further improved public trans po provision in Scotl and look forward to orking inpartnership with the Parliamen nd the Executive to elp delivering these ben ItS.

FirstGroup values greatl e input of civic Ie ers such as yourself, anhosting a stand at La ur Party Conferen in Bournemouth. If you e planning to attendconference I hope t you will consider king the time to visit our splay and giving us thebenefit of your e erience and views d perhaps hearing some our ideas and innovations

in the transpo, phere.,1

As I am sure you are aware, FirstGroup has been shortlisted by the Strategic Rail Authority

for the new ScotRail franchise. First is the only Scottish based company to be given thishonour.

Based in Aberdeen, First is a great Scottish success story and uniquely placed to deliver railimprovements in Scotland. We currently operate three UK rail franchises, and twenty-eightbus companies across the UK and can bring the full breadth of this experience and expertiseto bear on delivering for the Scottish rail network.

Indeed, we hope to display our commitment and innovation to improving public transport in

Scotland when we shortly launch a new bus-rail integration project linking Haddington in EastLothian with Newcraighall Station on Edinburgh's new Crossrail service. This proposal, thefirst of its kind in many years in Scotland, has been developed by First and delivered inpartnership with National Express (currently operators of ScotRail) and will offer new andimproved public transport options from the county town of East Lothian to Edinburgh CityCentre and the new Edinburgh Park station. This will be delivered with integrated ticketingand a dedicated service and coordinated timetable. We hope that this is just a taster forwhat First can deliver should we be given the opportunity to launch such initiatives under theupcoming franchise. Should you wish more information on this exciting project I would behappy to expand upon this and similar opportunities.

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Registered in Scot land numoor 157176

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Finally, as part of our bid development, we are currently speaking to a number ofstakeholders and users' groups with interests in Scotland's rail services. If you have any

ideas on improving Scotland's rail network, particularly enhancements in your local area andthe role First can play in this. please do not hesitate to contact my PA, Heather Fraser, on

0141-6363001, who can arrange a meeting.

Yours sincerely

GORDON DEWARCommercial Director (Scotland)


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S C O TT IS H E X EC U T IV E

Minister for Transport

Nicol Stephen MSP

Ms ShonaBymeHead of Marketing

First Aberdeen Ltd

395 King Street

Aberdeen

AB245RP

VIctoria Quay

Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Telephone: 0131-5568400

[email protected]

http://www.scotland.gov.uk

Our ref: 2003/0020246

21 November 2003

Thank you for your letter of 8 September to Mr Nicol Stephen, Minister for Transport, suggesting

that you wish to meet to discuss your "Future Bus" proposals.

Your proposals for "Future Bus", revised concessionary fares schemes, social inclusion and

performance regimes are of great interest to the Minister and he would be delighted to meet with youto discuss them further. Please contact Mr Stephen's Diary Secretary Angela Rowan (telephone 0131

244 1473) to discuss arrangements.

QJI{!~Jp{ALESLEY CLINKSCALES

Private Secretary

InVF.STOR IN FEOP!.:.
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Hitchings L (Laura)

From:Sent:

To:Subject:

Hi Shona

Hitchings L (Laura)29 January 2004 15:06'Shona. [email protected]'Meeting with Minister for Transport - 9 February 2004

Thanks for the draft agenda &accompanying documents relating to the above meeting.

As re.quested, I will send you a copy of the agenda, names of attendees etc once finalised, and can confirm

that your presentation format is fine .

. Regards

Laura

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Hitchings L (Laura)

From:Sent:To:Subject:

Hi Shona

Hitchings L (Laura)04 February 2004 17:37'Shona. [email protected]'RE: meeting with minister

I can confum that there are no changes to First's draft Agenda & that Tom Macdonald will attend in support.

Happy to discuss.

Regards

Laura

-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: 03 February 2004 16:53

.. To: [email protected]: meeting with minister

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Hi Laura

I have a telephone conference with my colleagues on Thursday 5th February at 10:30am to go through our

final arrangements for the meeting next week. Any chance I could have the information requested in my last

email by then?

Many thanks

Shona

Shona Bynie

Tel 01224 650116

Fax 01224 650140

Mobile 07774 876429

FirstGroup pIc, 395 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RP

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occur after the email has been sent. Attachments to this email could contain software viruses which could

damage your system. First have checked the attachments for viruses before sending, but you should virus-

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SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE


Nicol Stephen MSP

Mr Garry RavenDivisonal Director - Scotland

First Glasgow

197 Victoria Road

Glasgow

G42 7AD

Victoria Quay

Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Telephone: 0131-556 8400

[email protected]

http://www .scotland.gov. uk

Our ref: 2004/0005044

Ib March 2004 .

Thank you for your letter of 13 February to Nicol Stephen, Minister for Transport, inviting him to

meet with First Group.

Mr Stephen feels it would be very valuable to meet with you again in 6 months time, and I would begrateful if you could contact his diary secretary, Angela Rowan on 0131 244 1473, to arrange a

suitable date.
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24 March 2004

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First '#-Jtransforming travel

197 Victoria Road

Glasgow G42 7AD

Tel: 0141 4236600

Fax: 0141 636 3228

Nicol Stephen MSPMinister for TransportScottish ExecutiveVictoria QuayEdinburghEH66QQ

Dear Minister

Thank you for your letter of 16 March to Garry Raven agreeing to a further meeting in6 months time.

I have spoken with Angela and confirm the m eeting as 1400 hrs on 21 September atVictoria Quay. Garry Raven, Gordon Dewar and Shona Byrne will be attending onbehalf of First.

Many thanks

Yours sincerely

Anne W WeirDirectors' PA

r.r.1~member ATOC . . . . . . . . . _ . ._ . .~-. .

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First Glas90w (No 1) Limited and

FIr$t Glasgow (No.2) Limited

Registered in Scotland number 97299 and 127012

197 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 7AD


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MacLeod R (Ruth)

From:

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Cc :

Subject:

Importance:

Anne. [email protected] September 2004 11:09Gordon_Dewar/Scotland/[email protected];Rodney-Dickinson/North [email protected];David_leeder/[email protected]; Macleod R (Ruth)Heather. [email protected]; Shona_Byrne/[email protected];Emma_McWiliiam/[email protected];Alison_Austerberry/North_ [email protected]

Confirmation of Meeting between First and Nicol Stephen

High

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Please find confirmation of meeting details below:

Date of Meeting: Tuesday 21 September 2004

Time of Meeting: 1400 hrs

Venue/Place: Scottish Executive, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh

Attendees: Nicol Stephen

Rodney Dickinson

Gordon Dewar

Agenda: 1. Concessions (including evidence to Transport

Committee)

2. Quality Partnerships and Developing the Bus Market. (including evidence to Transport

Committee)

3. Sma..rtcard and Transport Integration

Many thanks

Anne

This message was sent from the mailbox of:

Anne Weir

Directors' PA

First

Direct LIne: 0141 6363011

Direct Fax: 0141 6363228E-mail: [email protected]

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Rowberry E (Elaine)

Subject:Location:

Start:End:

Recurrence:

Meeting Status:

Required Attendees:

First Group's Presentation of their plans for ScotRaiiRoom 103, Queensberry House, Holyrood

Wed 15/09/2004 15:30Wed 15/09/2004 16:30

(none)

Meeting organizer

Moore JC (Jonathan); Ewing JA (John); Hogg KJ (Kenneth); Press Transport; Ghibaldan

S (Sam); Colwell A (Adrian); Stephen N (Nicol)

Ministers meetingwith Mary DI.

Catering Booked 10/9

Please accept.

Many thanks

Angie

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Rowberry E (Elaine)

Subject:Location:

Start:End:

Recurrence:

Meeting Status:

Required Attendees:

First Group's Presentation of their plans for ScotRailRoom 103, Queensberry House, Holyrood

Wed 15/09/2004 15:30Wed 15/09/2004 16:30

(none)

Meeting organizer

Moore JC (Jonathan); Ewing JA (John); Hogg KJ (Kenneth); Press Transport; GhibaldanS (Sam); Colwell A (Adrian); Stephen N (Nicol)

Ministers meeting

with Mary Di.. Catering Booked 10/9

Please accept.

Many thanks

Angie

27 August 2004

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Rowberry E (Elaine)

From:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:

Tom

Moore JC (Jonathan)14 September 200414:38

.Ministerfor TransportHogg KJ (Kenneth); Turner IP (Ian)Ministers meeting with MaryDickson on Wednesday

All seems ok for the Minister's meeting with Mary Dickson (FirstGroup) on Wednesday when she'll set out

FG's plans for ScotRail. Angie has kindly arranged for a projector and laptop to be in the meeting room

(103, Queensbury House) in response to FG's request - thanks Angie.

I've prompted Mary to speak for about 15 minutes leaving plenty time for discussion. I've also altered her

to the Minister's favourite topics on the franchise so there should be no surprises. I understand that Mary

wil1 be accompanied by Gordon Dewar and Chris Winslow.

Although I'm down to attend, unfortunately I'll have to drop out due to a family funeral. However,

Kenneth wil1 attend in my absence

Jonathan Moore

TD3

Rail Franchise Team

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Collier EA (Elizabeth)

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Sent: 23 March 200510:19

To: Correspondence Unit

Subject: FW: Dinner event with NJUG

Please add to the system.

Many thanks

Angie

23 March 2005

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-----Original Message-----

From: John Taylor [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: 21 March 2005 12:10To: McMahon T (Tom)

Subject: Dinner event with NJUG

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Tom

2 3 M A R '05 10:27

Further to my telephone call of today, and my previous discussion with the minister Nicol Stephen araconstituency event, I write in regard to setting up an informal dinner. NJUG (National Joint Utilities Group)

represents members in gas, electricity, water and telecoms industries and is currently taking an active interestin the Transport (Scotland) Bill with obvious reference to the section on Utility Roadworks.

Recognising the Transport brief is very wide NJUG, whose members provide essential services, feel it wouldbe beneficial to all concerned to have an informal dinner with the minister and members of his team. Thiswould help develop a good working relationship and an understanding of each others key concerns in aninformal setting. Obviously this will not cut across any formal meetings or representations however should aidany future or ongoing dialogue.

I would be grateful of you could suggest some dates and potential attendees. Once confirmed I will make thenecessary bookings and associated arrangements

Thank for your help in this matter

John Taylor

07838 680573

Greenhaus Communications3 Tweeddale Court14 High StreetEdinburghEH1 HE

0131 5589555

23/03/2005
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SCOTTISH EXECUTNE


Nicol Stephen MSP

Mr Jolm Taylor

Greenhaus Communications3 Tweeddale Court

L4 High Street

Edinburgh

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Victoria Quay

Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Telephone: 0845774 1741

[email protected]://www .scotland.gov.uk

Our ref: 2005/0008690

t~ A pn I 2005

Thank you for your e-mail of 21 March inviting Nicol Stephen, Minister for Transport, and officials

to an informal dinner event.

Mr Stephen would be pleased to meet representatives from NJUG. Please contact his Diary

Secretary, Angela Rowan (0131 244 1473) to make arrangements for a meeting.

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