GREAT WESTERN FRANCHISE

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 the Department for Transport has recently published the Great Western Franchise consultation document; is concerned that proposals in the document to encourage smart ticketing technology and to explore options to sell tickets in local shops could lead to a consolidation of the McNulty report recommendation that train operators should consider closing all Category E station ticket offices, of which there are almost 30 on the Great Western route; is opposed to any such closures; is concerned that there is no explicit commitment in the consultation document that restaurant cars open to standard and first class passengers will be retained; further notes that the introduction of new Intercity Express trains raises fears amongst the existing fleet maintenance workforce about their future employment prospects; seeks a commitment that existing staff will have their jobs protected; and supports the retention of guards on all services where they are currently provided.

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.