Proceeding contribution from Stephen Hammond (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 13 December 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Crossrail Bill.

Crossrail Bill

Yes, historians may make that reference, but it is probable that much of the Bill will be implemented under a future Conservative Government. The Minister mentioned the Government’s intentions several times. If he is so keen on transparency, he should have no problem with accepting the new clause, as it would allow those intentions to be made real and enable this House to scrutinise them. I listened to the Minister carefully, but I am not convinced by his response. Therefore, I should like to test the will of the House on the new clause. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:— The House divided: Ayes 133, Noes 236.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 469 c523-4
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Access Disclosure of information Compensation Compulsory purchase Construction Elizabeth line Crossrail Finance Land Environment Infrastructure Freight Planning permission Railway stations Railways Railway network Reading (Berkshire) Underground railways Regeneration Woolwich Maidenhead Office of Rail Regulation
Legislation: Crossrail Bill 2004/05 to 2005-06 to 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Crossrail Bill

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