FUTURE OF UK TRAIN MANUFACTURING

Early day motion 894, tabled 18 December 2013 by Chris Williamson (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes that Bombardier in Derby is the UK's last train manufacturing facility; understands that if Bombardier does not win the Crossrail contract then the plant will close and end train manufacturing in the nation that gave the railways to the world; is deeply concerned that the closure of the Bombardier plant would have a devastating impact on the region and supply chain with the loss of existing train manufacturing skills, scores of apprenticeships and at least 10,000 jobs; further notes that the Crossrail contract is co-sponsored by the Mayor of London and Department for Transport; and urges both the Mayor and the Government to do all they can to ensure the survival of UK train manufacturing.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, DUP 3, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.