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Jacob Rees-Mogg Excerpts

Thursday 19th April 2012 Commons Chamber

[Jacob Rees-Mogg (North East Somerset) (Con)]

I rise to present this petition from Mr Christopher Warren and Mr Duncan Hounsell, supported by more than 2,000 residents who live in and around Saltford in the county of Somerset. It asks for the Saltford railway station to be reopened to the great advantage of local people for commuting and for their business life.

The Humble Petition of the users of Saltford station and others

Sheweth,

That the Petitioners believe that re-opening Saltford station alongside the electrification and re-signalling programme that is due to take place on the mainline would be cost effective for the Department for Transport and would be beneficial for train users, and further that the re-opening of the station would enhance the case for the Greater Bristol Metro.

Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House shall urge the Government to take all possible steps to ensure that Saltford station is re-opened when reviewing the First Great Western rail franchise.

And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.

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