Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans are in place to protect rail customers and staff following reports that dozens of British Transport Police stations are facing possible closure.
The safety of passengers and rail staff on the network is a priority for the Department and the rail industry, including the British Transport Police (BTP).
We will continue to work with BTP and the rail industry to consider how best to deploy their available budget in the coming financial year to ensure the safety of those on the rail network. It is important to stress that no final decisions have yet been made.