LEEDS SUPERTRAM

Motion Text

That this House believes that the proposed Supertram scheme in Leeds will provide a major boost to the city's economy, growth and regeneration; notes that Leeds is the third largest and fastest growing city in the UK and that to ensure its ongoing development and prosperity, a high quality, modern and efficient public transport system including Supertram is essential; recognises that the scheme will keep the continually growing city moving as well as helping to alleviate the serious problems of traffic congestion and the environmental impact of that; warmly welcomes the support of the people of Leeds, Leeds City Council, METRO, Leeds Chamber of Commerce and the business community, Yorkshire Forward and the Super League champions Leeds Rhinos; and calls on the Government to end the uncertainty over the future of the scheme and announce the provision of funding to allow construction to begin with immediate effect.