§ Jonathan ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister regarding the future demand on rail travel in the Kent Thames Gateway during the expected period of the Integrated Kent Franchise. [162502]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Department and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister are in close contact on this issue. The impact of future rail demand in the Thames Gateway area has been taken into account in the Integrated Kent Franchise consultation process.