NETWORK RAIL

Early day motion 1738, tabled 14 October 2003 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 56 members.

That this House welcomes the decision by Network Rail to take over Jarvis rail maintenance contracts; notes that 40 per cent. of rail maintenance will now be under the control of Network Rail; believes bringing railway maintenance in-house will help control costs, improve the standards of safety and reduce the disastrous fragmentation of the rail industry; and urges the Government to ensure that all railway maintenance is brought under the direct control of Network Rail at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 1.