Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Adrian Sanders and Simon Burns

Thursday 28th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burns]

I can tell the hon. Lady that we are certainly looking at that and will continue do so, although I do not imagine that she was making those points in this House when the franchise was put together by her Government.

[Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay) (LD)]

Is there not now a wonderful opportunity in this impasse to make sure any future franchise will ensure that the second-largest urban conurbation in the far south-west will retain direct rail services to London?

[Mr Burns]

The hon. Gentleman has raised this issue on a number of occasions, and I understand fully why he does so. This is certainly an issue that can be considered when any future franchise bid is being prepared.