Safety on public transport
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
This paper has been prepared for the House of Commons Second Reading stage of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill, scheduled for 28 April.
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill 2013-14 (505KB PDF)
The Bill confers the powers required to construct Phase One of the proposed HS2 scheme from London Euston to Birmingham Curzon Street and Lichfield with intermediate stations in West London (Old Oak Common) and at Birmingham Airport.
For questions about procedure and petitioning please contact Neil Caulfield at the House of Commons Private Bill Office 020 7219 3250.
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill 2013-14 (505KB PDF)
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.