CUTS IN NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES

Early day motion 962, tabled 31 March 2004 by Frank Cook (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House is concerned that the Strategic Rail Authority has decided to scrap the direct Leeds-Carlisle-Glasgow rail service; notes the recent reductions in train services between Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Hartlepool as well as reports of potential reductions in direct services between Newcastle and Saltburn (via Darlington); further expresses its concern about the potential long-term loss of rail workers' jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Hartlepool that these service reductions are likely to bring about; and therefore calls for the maintenance of these services for the benefit of the public, environment and the economy of the North of England.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.