London Underground And Congestion Charge

EDM number 638 in 2002-03, proposed by Mike Gapes on 03/02/2003.

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.

This motion has been signed by a total of 5 MPs.