NORTH EAST GO FOR JOBS CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 313, tabled 19 November 2007 by David Clelland (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House congratulates the North East Chamber of Commerce, The Journal newspaper, local politicians and all involved in the successful Go for Jobs campaign; thanks those transport Ministers who listened to the campaign and acted to bring about an end to restrictions on economic growth in the region caused by Article 14 Orders; and calls upon the Government to recognise that the excellent economic progress in the North East over the past 10 years will only be sustained and improved with a clear and comprehensive plan for the improvement of the region's major road and transport infrastructure.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1.