PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR LONDON UNDERGROUND

Early day motion 88, tabled 24 November 1999 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes the desperate need for investment in London's Underground; notes that the Government's planned public private partnership is up to two years behind schedule; further notes that, particularly following the Paddington rail crash, Londoners overwhelmingly reject the idea of allowing Railtrack to run one third of the Underground; believes that safety on the Underground is paramount; notes the broad consensus among academics, experts and many mayoral candidates for a not-for-profit public interest company or trust to run the Underground; and urges the Government to investigate this option fully, seriously and urgently as an alternative to the public private partnership.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Labour 11.