Queen's Speech: Government's fine words on transport not backed up by action
Following the absence of legislation on transport policy in this afternoon's Queen's Speech, TRANSform Scotland today criticised the lack of action from the Government in putting John Prescott's sustainable transport plans into action.
Colin Howden, Campaign Manager of TRANSform Scotland, commented:
"The Transport White Papers launched by John Prescott in the summer were supported by everyone from environmentalists to road-builders so it's disappointing that the Government is not prepared to turn its fine words into legislation during this Parliamentary session."
Colin Howden continued:
"At the very least we had expected to see legislation on a Strategic Rail Authority. That the Government has got cold feet over this relatively uncontroversial, and certainly popular, proposal doesn't bode well for an early resolution to our transport problems."
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(1) TRANSform Scotland brings together 52 organisations - including transport operators, local authorities, national environment campaigns & local transport groups - interested in transport, the environment and a sustainable Scotland. We can be contacted at 72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5QG. Tel.: 0131-467-7714; Fax: 0131-554-8656; E-mail: campaigns@transformscotland.org.uk; web: http://www.transformscotland.org.uk
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