Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Daniel Francis Excerpts
Thursday 15th May 2025

(1 day, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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I understand the hon. Member’s wish to get his constituents moving; it is one that we share. I would be happy to look at his concerns in relation to the A38, and I will contact him with further information.

Daniel Francis Portrait Daniel Francis (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Lab)
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In 2022, the previous Government cut a significant number of Southeastern services that my constituents in Bexleyheath and Crayford rely on. My constituents continue to raise concerns that direct services from London Charing Cross to Barnehurst and Bexleyheath should be reinstated during the evenings and weekends. Could the Minister provide an update on progress to reinstate those services?

Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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Southeastern plans services to meet passenger demand while ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. Timetables are kept under review and can be adjusted to reflect fluctuations in demand. I am pleased to say that four additional weekday evening services will be introduced on the route in December.