No. 52 Barrhead circular route

Kirsten Oswald Excerpts

Tuesday 10th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Kirsten Oswald (East Renfrewshire) (SNP)]

I rise to present a petition that declares opposition to the proposed withdrawal by McGill’s Buses of the No. 52 Barrhead circular service.

The petition states:

The Petition of residents of the United Kingdom,

Declares opposition to the proposed withdrawal by McGill’s Buses of the N052 Barrhead Circular service, notes that the N052 Barrhead Circular service provides transport to local schools, access to shops and supermarkets, local community facilities including library, leisure and GP services, as well as other local amenities; further notes that it is a lifeline for the isolated, disabled, elderly and those who do not own a car; and further notes that the withdrawal of this service will adversely impact upon those who can least manage without this bus route, making them less able to connect with family, services, education and community.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage McGill’s to review this decision with a view to continued delivery of the N052 Barrhead Circular, appreciating its importance to the local community.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

[P002791]