SOUTH EASTERN TRAINS (No. 2)

Early day motion 1923, tabled 28 March 2006 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House notes with regret that on 1st April 2006, South Eastern Trains, which is currently in the public sector, will be privatised; is deeply concerned that this will be the first outright privatisation of a train operating company under a Labour Government and that this is in contradiction to a Labour Party policy of an integrated, accountable and publicly-owned railway; believes that public ownership of the railway would provide a better deal for the passenger and tax payer; and believes that the privatisation of South Eastern Trains represents a missed opportunity to get the railways back on track.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 2.