INVESTMENT IN THE CAMBRIAN LINE

Early day motion 328, tabled 30 October 2001 by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 12 members.

That this House is dismayed at the decision by Railtrack not to continue with the investment programme for the Cambrian Line; notes that many of the proposed improvements were to be funded by the National Assembly; is concerned that Railtrack's decision will severely damage rail travel in Mid Wales and destabilise the incoming Wales and Border franchise; believes that the timing of the announcement was buried by the Government's decision to allow Railtrack to go into receivership; and demands that this programme be reinstated in accordance with the Secretary of State's reply to the honourable Member for Ceredigion on 24th October, Official Report, column 224W.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Plaid Cymru 4, Liberal Democrat 1.