§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the London borough of Greenwich about the need to improve the standard of service on the Woolwich ferry; and with what result.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Department is in regular touch with the London borough of Greenwich about the standard of service during the present dispute. We are expecting improvement to come from the implementation of the review of the operation of the ferry now nearing conclusion.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport on how many days since 1 April the Woolwich ferry has been subject to disruption; and what is the estimated number of crossings lost as a result.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyUp to 28 October, there has been disruption on 205 days. About 18,100 crossings have been lost.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he receives the consultants final report on the future of Woolwich ferry; and when he intends to discuss these with the London borough of Greenwich.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe received the consultants' final report in July. Officials of the Department and the London borough of Greenwich have discussed the recommendations. I hope to meet councillors in the near future to consider the outcome with them.