In the first two months of this year, there were 413 domestic burglaries in the London borough of Bromley, some 32% up, and 38 of them we

Yesterday, my hon.

That is very kind, Mr Speaker; Ann-Louise and I are very grateful to you.

Is the Minister not concerned, first, that many of the regular commuters on our line do not regard the performance measures as reflecting

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What assessment he has made of the reliability of rail services on metro routes in south-east London.

I am grateful to all Members who participated in the debate.

I welcome the Minister’s assurance that that is the Government’s intention. I think everyone regards that as essential.

I have been listening with great care to the hon. Lady’s speech and I very much welcome the approach that she has adopted.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and the importance of that point cannot be overstated.