RAIL STATION SAFETY

Early day motion 68, tabled 15 November 2006 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House notes with concern recent cases of violence and personal attack at train stations across the country; further notes with concern Department for Transport statistics which show 33 per cent. of public transport users were concerned about crime on public transport; and urges the Government and rail operators to take action to ensure the safety of train users by installing better lighting, CCTV and having more staff at stations in the evenings.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Labour 14, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.