RAIL FARES - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

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 that rail fares are at an all-time high, with some season tickets now costing over 5,000, or the equivalent of a fifth of the average UK salary; is concerned that such high fares will put rail travel out of reach for many people, restrict access to jobs and result in greater congestion and carbon emissions; therefore welcomes efforts to create a simpler, more affordable fare structure; further notes the Government's commitment to fair pricing for rail travel as set out in the Coalition Agreement; and calls on the Government to honour this commitment by reviewing its decision to increase fares by three per cent. above inflation from January 2012 in the light of the outcomes of the McNulty value for money study, which has already identified significant potential cost savings.

Signatures (75)

Supporters (74)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield South East

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Liberal Democrat

Heywood and Middleton

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Stringer, Graham

Blackley and Broughton

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

Abrahams, Debbie

Oldham East and Saddleworth

Alexander, Heidi

Begg, Dame Anne

Binley, Mr Brian

Northampton South

Blomfield, Paul

9 September 2011

Sheffield Central

Liberal Democrat

10 October 2011

Carshalton and Wallington

Liberal Democrat

Burden, Richard

Birmingham, Northfield

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Chapman, Mrs Jenny

17 October 2011

North Ayrshire and Arran

Islington North

Crausby, Mr David

Bolton North East

Leyton and Wanstead

Cunningham, Alex

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Cunningham, Tony

Holborn and St Pancras

Liberal Democrat

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Liberal Democrat

Francis, Dr Hywel

Liberal Democrat

Gilmore, Sheila

6 September 2011

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Liberal Democrat

17 October 2011

Hamilton, Fabian

Leeds North East

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Henderson, Gordon

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Hopkins, Kelvin

Liberal Democrat

Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Huppert, Dr Julian

Liberal Democrat

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Kilburn

James, Mrs Siân C.

Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Kaufman, Sir Gerald

Manchester, Gorton

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Liberal Democrat

Manchester Central

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

McCrea, Dr William

Democratic Unionist Party

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Cardiff South and Penarth

Mitchell, Austin

10 January 2012

Edinburgh South

Liberal Democrat

15 November 2011

Argyll and Bute

Riordan, Mrs Linda

Robinson, Mr Geoffrey

Coventry North West

Liberal Democrat

10 October 2011

Lewisham, Deptford

Glasgow Central

Sharma, Mr Virendra

Ealing, Southall

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Liberal Democrat

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Williams, Hywel

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Stephen

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

22 November 2011

Cardiff Central

Scottish National Party

Perth and North Perthshire

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Singh, Mr Marsha