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Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 February 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Sustainable Railways.


Sustainable Railways

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman would agree that one way of looking at the matter is to consider the exorbitant profits being taken out by some of the train operating companies. Also, his argument about investment would apply to anything. People who do not have children pay taxes that help pay for education and so on. Surely, it is for the general good of everyone that we invest in a rail system?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c506WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Fares Finance Investment Franchises High speed trains Planning Management Public transport Procurement Railways Network Rail Standards Sustainable development Subsidies Train operating companies Transport Committee Electrification Rolling stock
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk