Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Jones and Henry Smith

Thursday 14th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Jones]

Following the last Transport questions, I asked First Group to take the issue forward. I am sorry if it has not actually contacted the hon. Lady, and I will pick this up with it, but I have already taken action as we discussed at the last Transport questions.

[Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)]

May we have consideration of the Oyster ticketing system being extended south to Crawley stations such as Three Bridges?

[Andrew Jones]

We have launched a consultation on extending the very popular pay-as-you-go Oyster system to other parts of the south-east, and we are looking at the underlying principles for the rest of the country, too. As the public consultation document sets out, we are considering different options, and I would encourage anyone who believes their local station should be included in a pay-as-you-go zone to respond to the consultation, saying what they want and why. I will make sure that my hon. Friend’s views are part of that consultation.