Rail to Refuge scheme

Early day motion 1749, tabled 19 April 2021 by Rosie Cooper (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House celebrates the work of the Rail to Refuge scheme, a joint initiative between rail companies and the Women’s Aid Federation of England; commends rail operators for providing free travel to over 1,348 people fleeing domestic abuse including 362 children over five; acknowledges the severe impact of the covid-19 pandemic for many and the particular challenge on those suffering domestic abuse; recognises that scheme’s achievements since its conception in April 2020; and urges those who need to flee domestic abuse to use that scheme to gain safety.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Liberal Democrat 1.