To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on the future of passenger train services to Brussels from Ashford International station. (142673)

I have met a number of hon. Members to discuss the issue, which has also been the subject of two Adjournment debates in the last eight months. In addition, I have received a small number of letters from hon. Members, and around another 30 letters from members of the public, local authorities and others.