ENVIRONMENTAL CASE FOR RAIL

Early day motion 1678, tabled 16 February 2006 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes that transport accounts for more than a third of total UK carbon dioxide emissions; is concerned that carbon dioxide emissions from transport are predicted to rise by almost 10 per cent. between 2000 and 2010; supports an integrated transport system in which different transport modes complement rather than compete with each other; further notes that the railways produce substantially less carbon dioxide emissions than cars, road freight or aviation; and therefore urges the Government to ensure that the protection and expansion of the rail network is central to its policy of reducing carbon emissions.

Signatures by party: Labour 51, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.