Great British Railways

Debate between Kevin Foster and Ellie Reeves

Monday 24th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Foster]

I am keen that GBR adapts to the changes we have seen since the pandemic, but we are seeing this across the whole industry and in the discussions the train operating companies want to have with Government. We will certainly use any time we have to ensure that our proposals make a difference and have the most positive impact for customers and communities.

[Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge) (Lab)]

My constituents were recently informed by Southeastern of huge timetable changes, with the result that they will have to make significant amendments to their commutes. Southeastern did that with no public consultation, despite being a publicly owned franchise. Will the Minister ensure that Southeastern goes back to consult, so that rail users have their voices heard before such significant changes are made?

[Kevin Foster]

I am aware that Southeastern is taking feedback on its proposals. It is important that it engages with communities and, in particular, with their representatives in this House. Given the number of changes that have had to be made in the past couple of years, there is more flexibility for operators, including those that are publicly owned, to react to emerging patterns of demand. However, I understand that Southeastern will be listening and looking at the feedback it gets on its proposed changes.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Foster and Ellie Reeves

Wednesday 13th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge) (Lab)]

3. What recent assessment she has made of the level of humanitarian assistance required in Yemen.

[Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)]

8. What recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen.