§ Mr. Michael Jabez Foster (Hastings and Rye)I am enthusiastic in presenting this petition on behalf of the thousands of my constituents who have added their names to it. It is timely because of the Government's imminent decision on the roads review. It states:
To the House of CommonsThe Petition of the Residents of Hastings and RyeDeclares that for far too long our local communities have suffered economically and environmentally due to the lack of adequate Transport Infrastructure. We are faced with diminishing opportunities for inward investment and job creation due to poor access and shortage of commercial and industrial premises resulting in continuing high unemployment and deprivation.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons do call upon the Government to listen to our local Member of Parliament and take the following actions without further delay.The petition has my whole-hearted support and relates to probably the most important issue facing my constituency.
- (1) Approve the impending Improvements to the A21 Trunk Road.
- (2) Approve the pending Improvements to the A259 Trunk Road including the Bexhill Bypass and the Hastings Eastern and Western Bypasses.
- (3) Enter into discussions with the relevant owners and operators with the intent of achieving a major improvement in the rail service in particular with regard to the Hastings to Ashford link.
§ To lie upon the Table.