SUPPORT FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL LINKS

Early day motion 1881, tabled 24 June 2008 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 49 members.

That this House notes the recent speculation regarding possible expansion of high speed rail links across much of the United Kingdom; acknowledges the massive roll out of such services which is underway in Europe, given the likelihood of higher oil prices being the norm for the foreseeable future and adversely affecting car drivers; and calls on the Government to respond positively to an environmentally-friendly method of public transportation by committing itself to, and making the necessary finance available for, high speed rail feasibility studies in all regions of the United Kingdom to ensure that high speed rail can begin to be seen as a reality for future generations of commuters.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.