Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 21 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 28 members in total.

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EAST LONDON LINE EXTENSION

That this House is concerned at continuing delays in the construction of the East London Line extensions; notes that more than ??40 million has been spent on planning, design, initial works and fighting legal challenges to the project; further notes that the extensions could be completed by 2010, providing an important addition to London's transport networks in time for a London Olympics in 2012; further notes that one million people could benefit from the ??10 billion worth of regeneration which the extensions would boost; further notes that the project is awaiting approval on its funding package from the Government; and expresses hope that the Government will grant this approval as soon as possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

EAST LONDON LINE EXTENSION (1029A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John Austin (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 12 May 2004. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

Line 8, after 'Government;', insert 'but believes the East London Line should go east on its southern route towards Eltham, thereby addressing one of the worst public transport deficits in London;'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1029 

1029A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Construction Expenditure Underground railways East London line

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk