Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mike Gapes (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Monday, 3 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.

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LONDON UNDERGROUND AND CONGESTION CHARGE

That this House notes the recent chaotic deterioration of transport in London following the Central Line Chancery Lane tube crash and a heavy snow fall; notes that there has been a serious increase in road traffic congestion over recent months as a result of changes to traffic light phasing, road works schemes and road closures implemented or sanctioned by Transport for London; further notes that the Mayor of London and Transport for London plan to press ahead regardless with the introduction of the congestion charge on 17th February despite a 10 per cent. reduction in capacity on the tube system; and calls on Mayor Livingstone to delay the introduction of the congestion charge until the Central Line tube is back to operating at full capacity.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

LONDON UNDERGROUND AND CONGESTION CHARGE (638A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John Wilkinson (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 4 February 2003. It has been signed by 3 members in total.

after 'to', leave out to end and add 'cancel the introduction of the congestion charge'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

638 

638A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Greater London London Underground Transport Roads Underground railways Tolls Snow and ice

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk