The right hon.

I anticipated that the Minister would make that point. Will he consider one point?

I anticipated that the Minister would make that point. Will he consider one point?

I agree. The Minister will not be able to tell me the likely outcome, but some of our problems are with the franchising process.

I agree. The Minister will not be able to tell me the likely outcome, but some of our problems are with the franchising process.

I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of the South Eastern rail franchise.

I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of the South Eastern rail franchise.

That is absolutely right, and I have total sympathy with those further down the line. Investment has not matched capacity.

That is absolutely right, and I have total sympathy with those further down the line. Investment has not matched capacity.

That is absolutely right.