Motion · S2M-00417 · 26 Sep 2003
Royal Mail Withdrawal from Use of Rail
The motion
That the Parliament notes with deep regret that the movement of mail by rail is due to end in Scotland on 30 September 2003; condemns the decision by Royal Mail earlier this year that brought this situation, which threatens the future of 500 jobs across the United Kingdom, about; recognises that the decision undermines the policy of the Scottish Executive which seeks to promote the increased use of freight on rail; notes with dismay that increased congestion and pollution will result from the extra lorry miles on the road network, and considers that the Executive should make further representations to Her Majesty's Government with a view to persuading Royal Mail to reverse its decision.
Supporters (55)
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 26 Sep 2003
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 29 Sep 2003
- Sarah Boyack 29 Sep 2003
- Helen Eadie 29 Sep 2003
- Colin Fox 29 Sep 2003
- Marlyn Glen 29 Sep 2003
- Robin Harper 29 Sep 2003
- Margaret Jamieson 29 Sep 2003
- Kenny MacAskill 29 Sep 2003
- Christine May 29 Sep 2003
- Alasdair Morgan 29 Sep 2003
- Elaine Murray 29 Sep 2003
- Elaine Smith 29 Sep 2003
- Iain Smith 29 Sep 2003
- John Swinburne 29 Sep 2003
- Scott Barrie 30 Sep 2003
- Robert Brown 30 Sep 2003
- Cathie Craigie 30 Sep 2003
- Frances Curran 30 Sep 2003
- Karen Gillon 30 Sep 2003
- Carolyn Leckie 30 Sep 2003
- Ken Macintosh 30 Sep 2003
- Eleanor Scott 30 Sep 2003
- Mike Watson 30 Sep 2003
- Sandra White 30 Sep 2003
- Susan Deacon 1 Oct 2003
- Trish Godman 1 Oct 2003
- Christine Grahame 1 Oct 2003
- Tommy Sheridan 1 Oct 2003
- Shiona Baird 2 Oct 2003
- Bill Butler 2 Oct 2003
- Chris Ballance 3 Oct 2003
- Mark Ballard 3 Oct 2003
- Rosie Kane 3 Oct 2003
- Cathy Peattie 3 Oct 2003
- Irene Oldfather 6 Oct 2003
- Dr Jean Turner 6 Oct 2003
- Donald Gorrie 7 Oct 2003
- Karen Whitefield 7 Oct 2003
- Johann Lamont 8 Oct 2003
- Margo MacDonald 8 Oct 2003
- Michael McMahon 13 Oct 2003
- Janis Hughes 14 Oct 2003
- Brian Adam 27 Oct 2003
- Bruce Crawford 27 Oct 2003
- Jamie Stone 27 Oct 2003
- Stewart Maxwell 28 Oct 2003
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 3 Nov 2003
- Marilyn Livingstone 4 Nov 2003
- Shona Robison 4 Nov 2003
- Adam Ingram 5 Nov 2003
- Alex Neil 5 Nov 2003
- Stewart Stevenson 5 Nov 2003
- Richard Baker 11 Nov 2003
- Mr Bruce McFee 14 Nov 2003
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.