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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Drew (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Monday, 14 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.


NETWORK RAIL WESTERN REGION REDUNDANCIES

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 300 jobs on Network Rail's Western Region route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
454 
Session
2009-10
Other sponsors
Roger Berry
Glenda Jackson
John McDonnell
Martin Caton
Stephen Williams
Subjects
Railways
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk