WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF OPINION TABLED ON 06/02/2008

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OPIN-2008- 0014 - Get on board the Ebbw Valley Line!

Raised By:

Irene James

Subscribers:

Val Lloyd 08/02/2008

Kirsty Williams 08/02/2008

Joyce Watson 08/02/2008

Sandy Mewies 08/02/2008

Huw Lewis 11/02/2008

Lynne Neagle 11/02/2008

Mike German 13/02/2008

Trish Law 14/02/2008

Christine Chapman 20/02/2008

Mick Bates 07/04/2008

Gareth Jones 15/05/2008

Get on board the Ebbw Valley Line!

This Assembly:

(i) Welcomes the re-opening of the Ebbw Vale to Cardiff rail link, providing the first passenger service for more than 40 years.

(ii) Recognises the positive impact of this line on social inclusion and the opening up of new employment opportunities for the people of the Ebbw Valley.

(iii) Welcomes the fact that the new line will offer the people of the Ebbw Valley greater transport options and a sustainable alternative to the car.