(12 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberT4. Will the Minister meet me to discuss performance issues on the Medway valley line, which runs through my constituency?
I would be entirely happy to do that. It is important that all rail passengers have access to reliable services. The Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Lewes (Norman Baker) and I are very focused on that issue and would be happy to meet my hon. Friend.
(12 years, 11 months ago)
Commons ChamberT4. Will the Minister meet me as soon as possible to discuss the reinstatement of the Maidstone East to City of London service?
I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter. I have given the issue careful consideration, but she will know that changes to the franchise, which require extra subsidy, would be difficult to approve in the current fiscal climate.