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NORTHERN RAIL FRANCHISE

EDM (Early Day Motion) 726: tabled on 21 February 2005

Tabled in the 2004-05 session.

This motion has been signed by 49 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House notes Strategic Rail Authority plans to review service and fare levels on the Northern Rail franchise; is concerned that the review will lead to higher fares, replacing off-peak rail services with buses, line closures and job losses; further notes that the Northern Rail franchise has only operated since December 2004; believes the SRA assurances that the new franchise would 'deliver greater value for money to taxpayers' and 'bring to an end any remaining uncertainty over the future shape of rail services in the North of England' have been cast in serious doubt; and urges the Government to use its powers under the Railways Bill to oppose any line closures, job cuts and bustitution proposals which may arise as a result from the review.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Borrow, Mr David S.
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2005
South Ribble
Bradley, Mr Keith
Labour
Signed on 21 March 2005
Manchester, Withington
Brown, Mr Russell
Labour
Signed on 23 March 2005
Dumfries
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 14 March 2005
Blyth Valley
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Gower
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 24 February 2005
Barnsley West and Penistone
Clelland, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 1 March 2005
Tyne Bridge
Cook, Mr Robin
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Livingston
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Islington North
Cousins, Jim
Labour
Signed on 1 March 2005
Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Keighley
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on 10 March 2005
Hornchurch
Dawson, Mr Hilton
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Lancaster and Wyre
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Burton
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on 24 February 2005
Heywood and Middleton
Ennis, Jeff
Labour
Signed on 6 April 2005
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 25 February 2005
Sunderland North
Gerrard, Mr Neil
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Walthamstow
Hamilton, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Midlothian
Henderson, Mr Doug
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2005
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 22 February 2005
Luton North
Jackson, Helen
Labour
Signed on 21 March 2005
Sheffield, Hillsborough
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 23 February 2005
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Mahon, Alice
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Halifax
Martlew, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 6 April 2005
Carlisle
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Hayes and Harlington
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on 23 March 2005
Kingston upon Hull North
McWilliam, Mr John
Labour
Signed on 22 March 2005
Blaydon
Mitchell, Mr Austin
Labour
Signed on 16 March 2005
Great Grimsby
Mudie, Mr George
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Leeds East
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on 22 March 2005
Knowsley South
Pike, Mr Peter
Labour
Signed on 4 April 2005
Burnley
Robinson, Mrs Iris
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 22 February 2005
Strangford
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 14 March 2005
Nottingham South
Smith, Geraldine
Labour
Signed on 18 March 2005
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Smith, Llew
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Blaenau Gwent
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 March 2005
Hazel Grove
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on 17 March 2005
Hemsworth
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2005
Finchley and Golders Green
Wareing, Mr Robert N.
Labour
Signed on 21 February 2005
Liverpool, West Derby
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 28 February 2005
Conwy
Wood, Mike
Labour
Signed on 4 April 2005
Batley and Spen

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.