TICKET OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Early day motion 751, tabled 25 January 2007 by Gwyn Prosser (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes proposals by the Southeastern rail franchise to reduce ticket office opening times at dozens of their stations; believes that such a move will lead to a lower level of service to the travelling public, act as a disincentive for the public to make use of the network, threaten revenue protection and potentially make stations an unsafe environment for rail users; further believes that automatic ticket machines are an inadequate substitute for well trained railway staff; is therefore opposed to any loss in jobs which could result from the proposals; and calls on the Southeastern franchise to withdraw its plans.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Respect 1.