Declares opposition to the proposed withdrawal by McGill’s Buses of the N052 Barrhead Circular service, notes that the N052 Barrhead Circular service provides transport to local schools, access to shops and supermarkets, local community facilities including library, leisure and GP services, as well as other local amenities; further notes that it is a lifeline for the isolated, disabled, elderly and those who do not own a car; and further notes that the withdrawal of this service will adversely impact upon those who can least manage without this bus route, making them less able to connect with family, services, education and community.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage McGills to review this decision with a view to continued delivery of the N052 Barrhead Circular, appreciating it’s importance to the local community.
And the petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Kirsten Oswald, Official Report, 10 January 2023; Vol. 725, c. 532.]
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Observations from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Richard Holden):
This is a devolved policy area. We would encourage residents and MPs to engage with the Scottish Government and local councils on this proposal. The Minister will write to the Scottish Government to bring this issue to their attention on behalf of the petitioners.