TICKET OFFICE CLOSURES ON THE LONDON UNDERGROUND

Early day motion 1706, tabled 14 June 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House is alarmed that London Underground intends to close 40 ticket offices and drastically to reduce the opening hours of dozens of more ticket offices; notes the concerns expressed by passenger groups and trade unions at the proposals; is further concerned that the closures will remove an essential service to passengers, make passengers feel more vulnerable and lead to increased assaults on staff; believes that the proposals are ill-thought out; and therefore urges Transport for London to withdraw these unnecessary and dangerous cuts.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.