MPs debate access to Crayford station
8 September 2010 (updated on 16 September 2010)
Conservative MP David Evennett opened an adjournment debate in the House of Commons, on the decision taken by Southeastern not to proceed with plans to create step-free access at Crayford.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker, responded on behalf of the Government.
- Video and Audio: Crayford Station (Access) debate
- Commons Hansard: Crayford Station (Access) debate
- About Parliament: Adjournment debates
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