Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Apr 2019
South-Eastern Rail Franchise
"The franchise specification promised extra capacity, new rolling stock, greater frequency of trains and 15-minute Delay Repay, but my constituents will now not see those improvements for at least another seven—perhaps 12—months. What specifically is the Department going to do to improve services for passengers on Southeastern throughout the period …..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 15th April 2019
Asked by:
Matthew Pennycook (Labour - Greenwich and Woolwich)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Network Rail on the proposed closure of the Angerstein pedestrian level crossing as a result of upgrade works.
Answered by Andrew Jones
The Secretary of State for Transport has not had any discussions with Network Rail on the proposed closure of Angerstein pedestrian level crossing.
The management of level crossings on the UK rail network is an operational matter for Network Rail, who are the infrastructure managers of Britain’s railways.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Mar 2019
Rail Services: South-east London
"The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. There have been two extensions to the franchise; the latest, I think, takes us up to 22 June. Does he agree that our constituents at least deserve to know pretty soon who the new operator will be, so they can have some confidence …..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Mar 2019
Rail Services: South-east London
"As the right hon. Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Sir David Evennett) mentioned, rolling stock is key to reliability. The rolling stock on this line is, I think, 25 years old or more. Is the Department working with the operator to introduce new rolling stock in the near future?..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 13th February 2019
Asked by:
Matthew Pennycook (Labour - Greenwich and Woolwich)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to issue guidance to local authorities on changes to the Blue Badge scheme extending eligibility to those with less visible conditions.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
The Department for Transport is currently developing guidance, drawing on expertise from medical and healthcare professionals, as well as various disability organisations and local authorities, so that authorities will be able to assess applications under the expanded eligibility criteria for non-physical and hidden disabilities. The guidance will be published to coincide with a forthcoming revision of the statutory regulations, planned for the end of April.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 27 Nov 2018
South Eastern Rail Franchise
"I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. Many of my constituents are disappointed that the Government changed their mind and ultimately decided not to hand responsibility for the service to Transport for London. Knowing that the franchise will be renewed, they are worried that the renewal might be …..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Nov 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"6. What recent discussions his Department has had with Southeastern on (a) timetabling and (b) performance standards. ..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Nov 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Given their experience in recent years, many of my constituents are looking to the next operator of the Southeastern franchise to significantly improve timetabling performance. With that end in mind, will the Minister—whom I warmly welcome to his post—confirm that the Department still expects to announce the winning bidder this …..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"T8. Tomorrow, Southeastern will introduce a temporary autumn recovery timetable, which will cause reductions in services and station-skipping throughout my constituency. Will the Minister commit himself to monitoring the situation to ensure that a normal timetable is introduced as soon as possible?..."Matthew Pennycook - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 13th September 2018
Asked by:
Matthew Pennycook (Labour - Greenwich and Woolwich)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 June 2018 to Question 149570 on Thameslink Industry Readiness Board, whether anybody not associated with the parties represented at the Thameslink Industry Readiness Board has attended any meetings of that Board.
Answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone
Meetings of the Thameslink Industry Readiness Board have only been attended by representatives of the parties listed in the reply to Question 149570.