Electrification Of The Lakes Line In Cumbria
EDM number 1176 in 2012-13, proposed by Timothy Farron on 13/03/2013.
Categorised under the topics of Railways and Tourism.
That this House notes plans to electrify routes around Manchester and create a hub ensuring an hourly service from that city to Preston, Carlisle and Scotland; raises concerns that these plans will put the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere under threat unless it is electrified too; highlights that the Lakes Line plays a vital role supporting tourism in the Lake District which contributes
This motion has been signed by a total of 7 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Farron | 13/03/2013 | Westmorland and Lonsdale | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Jeremy Corbyn | 14/03/2013 | Islington North | Labour | Seconded |
| Kelvin Hopkins | 18/03/2013 | Luton North | Labour | Seconded |
| Alan Meale | 18/03/2013 | Mansfield | Labour | Seconded |
| John Leech | 19/03/2013 | Manchester, Withington | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| Martin Caton | 21/03/2013 | Gower | Labour | Seconded |
| George Galloway | 25/03/2013 | Bradford West | Respect | Signed |
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