LONDON UNDERGROUND AND CONGESTION CHARGE

Early day motion 638, tabled 3 February 2003 by Mike Gapes (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 5 members.

That this House notes the recent chaotic deterioration of transport in London following the Central Line Chancery Lane tube crash and a heavy snow fall; notes that there has been a serious increase in road traffic congestion over recent months as a result of changes to traffic light phasing, road works schemes and road closures implemented or sanctioned by Transport for London; further notes that the Mayor of London and Transport for London plan to press ahead regardless with the introduction of the congestion charge on 17th February despite a 10 per cent. reduction in capacity on the tube system; and calls on Mayor Livingstone to delay the introduction of the congestion charge until the Central Line tube is back to operating at full capacity.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.