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8th September 2003

NICOL STEPHENS
Mr Nicol Stephen MSP
Minister fur Transport f 6 SEP 2003
Scottish ~ecutive
Victoria Quay PRIVATE OFFICE
Edinburgh
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Dear Nicol

Further t 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 you
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and your. team our exciting proposals for 'Future Bus',

We have also prepared a paper on how a revised concessionary fares

scheme might look and would also like to share with you the work we have
carried out on social inclusion and performance regimes.

Garry Raven our Divisional Director for Scotland would lead this meeting from
our point of view and would be joined by Rodney Dickinson - Business
Development Director, Gordon Dewar - Commercial Director for Scotland and
myself,

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Best wishes.
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Yours sincerely

Shona Byrne
Head of Marketing

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First Group at Labour Party Conference

Can I take this opportunity to wish you II for the new term Parliament. We at F" tare
optimistic 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 in
partnership with the Parliamen nd the Executive to elp delivering these ben ItS.

FirstGroup values greatl e input of civic Ie ers such as yourself, an

hosting a stand at La ur Party Conferen in Bournemouth. If you e planning to attend
conference I hope t you will consider king the time to visit our splay and giving us the
benefit 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 this
honour.

Based in Aberdeen, First is a great Scottish success story and uniquely placed to deliver rail
improvements in Scotland. We currently operate three UK rail franchises, and twenty-eight
bus companies across the UK and can bring the full breadth of this experience and expertise
to 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 East
Lothian with Newcraighall Station on Edinburgh's new Crossrail service. This proposal, the
first of its kind in many years in Scotland, has been developed by First and delivered in
partnership with National Express (currently operators of ScotRail) and will offer new and
improved public transport options from the county town of East Lothian to Edinburgh City
Centre and the new Edinburgh Park station. This will be delivered with integrated ticketing
and a dedicated service and coordinated timetable. We hope that this is just a taster for
what First can deliver should we be given the opportunity to launch such initiatives under the
upcoming franchise. Should you wish more information on this exciting project I would be
happy to expand upon this and similar opportunities.

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Finally, as part of our bid development, we are currently speaking to a number of
stakeholders 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 and
the 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 DEWAR
Commercial Director (Scotland)
 SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Minister for Transport VIctoria Quay
Nicol Stephen MSP Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Ms ShonaByme Telephone: 0131-5568400

Head of Marketing scottlsh.mlnlsters@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
First Aberdeen Ltd http://www.scotland.gov.uk
395 King Street
Aberdeen
AB245RP 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 you
to discuss them further. Please contact Mr Stephen's Diary Secretary Angela Rowan (telephone 0131
244 1473) to discuss arrangements.

QJI{!~Jp{A
LESLEY CLINKSCALES
Private Secretary

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 Hitchings L (Laura)

From: Hitchings L (Laura)

Sent: 29 January 2004 15:06
To: 'Shona. Byrne@firstgroup.com'
Subject: Meeting with Minister for Transport - 9 February 2004

Hi Shona

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: Hitchings L (Laura)

Sent: 04 February 2004 17:37
To: 'Shona. Byrne@firstgroup.com'
Subject: RE: meeting with minister

Hi Shona

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

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Sent: 03 February 2004 16:53
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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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 SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE

Minister for Transport Victoria Quay

Nicol Stephen MSP Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Mr Garry Raven Telephone: 0131-556 8400

Divisonal Director - Scotland scottish.ministers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
First Glasgow http://www .scotland.gov. uk
197 Victoria Road
Glasgow
G42 7AD Our ref: 2004/0005044

I b 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 be
grateful if you could contact his diary secretary, Angela Rowan on 0131 244 1473, to arrange a
suitable date.
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Tel: 0141 4236600
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Fax: 0141 636 3228
Nicol Stephen MSP
Minister for Transport
Scottish Executive
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH66QQ

Dear Minister

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

I have spoken with Angela and confirm the meeting as 1400 hrs on 21 September at
Victoria Quay. Garry Raven, Gordon Dewar and Shona Byrne will be attending on
behalf of First.

Many thanks

Yours sincerely

Anne W Weir
Directors' PA

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From: Anne. Weir@firstgroup.com

Sent: 09 September 2004 11:09
To: Gordon_Dewar/Scotland/FirstGroup@firstgroup.com;
Rodney-Dickinson/North _ WesVFirstGroup@firstgroup.com;
David_leeder/FirstGroup@firstgroup.com; Macleod R (Ruth)
Cc: Heather. Fraser@firstgroup.com; Shona_Byrne/FirstGroup@firstgroup.com;
Emma_McWiliiam/FirstGroup@firstgroup.com;
Alison_Austerberry/North_ WesVFirstGroup@firstgroup.com
Subject: Confirmation of Meeting between First and Nicol Stephen

Importance: 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 6363228
E-mail: anne.weir@firstgroup.com
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Subject: First Group's Presentation of their plans for ScotRaii
Location: Room 103, Queensberry House, Holyrood

Start: Wed 15/09/2004 15:30

End: Wed 15/09/2004 16:30

Recurrence: (none)

Meeting Status: Meeting organizer

Required Attendees: Moore JC (Jonathan); Ewing JA (John); Hogg KJ (Kenneth); Press Transport; Ghibaldan
S (Sam); Colwell A (Adrian); Stephen N (Nicol)

Ministers meeting
with Mary DI.••
Catering Booked 10/9

Please accept.

Many thanks

Angie
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Rowberry E (Elaine)

Subject: First Group's Presentation of their plans for ScotRail

Location: Room 103, Queensberry House, Holyrood

Start: Wed 15/09/2004 15:30

End: Wed 15/09/2004 16:30

Recurrence: (none)

Meeting Status: Meeting organizer

Required Attendees: Moore JC (Jonathan); Ewing JA (John); Hogg KJ (Kenneth); Press Transport; Ghibaldan
S (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: Moore JC (Jonathan)

Sent: 14 September 200414:38
To: .Ministerfor Transport
Cc: Hogg KJ (Kenneth); Turner IP (Ian)
Subject: Ministers meeting withMaryDickson on Wednesday

Tom

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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From: Minister for Transport

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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Sent: 21 March 2005 12:10
To: McMahon T (Tom)
Subject: Dinner event with NJUG 23 MAR '05 10:27
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Tom

Further to my telephone call of today, and my previous discussion with the minister Nicol Stephen ara
constituency 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 interest
in 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 would
be beneficial to all concerned to have an informal dinner with the minister and members of his team. This
would help develop a good working relationship and an understanding of each others key concerns in an
informal setting. Obviously this will not cut across any formal meetings or representations however should aid
any future or ongoing dialogue.

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

Thank for your help in this matter

John Taylor

07838 680573

Greenhaus Communications
3 Tweeddale Court
14 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 HE

0131 5589555

23/03/2005
 • SCOTTISH EXECUTNE
Minister for Transport Victoria Quay
Nicol Stephen MSP Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Mr Jolm Taylor Telephone: 0845774 1741

Greenhaus Communications scottlsh.minlsters@scotland.gsl.gov.uk
3 Tweeddale Court http://www .scotland.gov.uk
L4 High Street
Edinburgh
EHI 1TE Our ref: 2005/0008690

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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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TOM MCMAHON
PRN ATE SECRETARY

INVESTOR IN PIOPLB