Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kirith Entwistle and Keir Mather

Thursday 29th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Keir Mather]

PSO routes are crucial to connecting areas of the country such as Cornwall, which serve as regional economic catalysts to the nation’s capital. I note that since the end of the London-Newquay PSO in April, commercial connectivity has been retained, but I know that my hon. Friend is eager to see this work go further. The Department remains open to continued engagement with Cornwall council and options to maintain connectivity, and I will bear in mind his points about more flexibility in PSO arrangements as part of those discussions.

[Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East) (Lab)]

12. What steps she is taking to improve rail services in Bolton North East constituency.