DIRECT RAIL LINK BETWEEN SHREWSBURY AND LONDON

Early day motion 478, tabled 4 July 2005 by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative). Signed by 19 members.

That this House notes that Shrewsbury is the only county town in England without a direct rail link to London; believes that this hampers Shrewsbury's long-term business and tourism opportunities; and calls on the Government to establish a direct rail link as a matter of urgency.

Signatures by party: Conservative 12, Labour 6, Plaid Cymru 1.