NEW HIGH SPEED RAIL LINK TO THE NORTH
Early day motion 1150A1, tabled 18 April 2002 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 8 members.
at end add 'but notes with concern the recent of SRA official, Stuart Baker, who said that the high speed rail line would not reach Scotland; and believes that such a decision would severely disadvantage rail passengers commuting to and from the west of Scotland and put into jeopardy key elements of the SRA Strategic Plan which seek to increase the capacity of Scotland's railways.'.
Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 5, Scottish National Party 3.