CUTS IN LOCAL RAIL FUNDING FOR THE SEVERN BEACH LINE

Early day motion 1702A1, tabled 1 March 2006 by Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

leave out from` House' to end and insert `notes that the terms of the new rail franchise for the West of England require the maintenance of existing services without any need for subsidy from local authorities and that the new franchise holder, First Great Western, has indicated that current services on the Severn Beach line will continue; and further notes that at Bristol City Council's budget meeting on 28th February the opposition Labour group did not table any amendments to the controlling Liberal Democrat group's budget.'.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 5.