Petitions

Afzal Khan Excerpts

Tuesday 12th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton) (Lab)]

I rise to present a petition about the proposed closure of ticket offices at Levenshulme and Gorton train stations, which will lead to difficulties for many railway passengers and the loss of vital jobs, and is likely to prevent people from using public transport. The petition states:

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to prevent the closure of Levenshulme Station and Gorton Stations’ ticket offices.

And the petitioners remain, etc.”

Following is the full text of the petition: [The petition of residents of the constituency of Manchester Gorton,

Declares that Levenshulme Station and Gorton Station’s ticket offices are vital for residents of the area; notes that by closing these ticket offices, vital jobs will be lost; further declares that ticket offices are helpful for the older population and those with disabilities, who may have difficulty using ticket machines; further declares that this loss may prevent people from wanting to use trains in the future.

The petitioners therefore urge the House of Commons to urge the Government to prevent the closure of Levenshulme Station and Gorton Stations’ ticket offices.

And the petitioners remain, etc. ]

[P002853]