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Crossrail Act 2008
Summary
The Crossrail Act 2008 is a law that allows the government to build a new high-speed railway line running east to west across London and into surrounding areas. It gives the project legal permission and powers to acquire land, manage construction, and operate the new railway service (now known as the Elizabeth Line).
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing a major new railway line across London and the South East. It would create thousands of jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and provide faster, easier travel for millions of commuters and visitors.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about the huge cost to taxpayers, disruption to communities during construction, and environmental impacts. Some also questioned whether the benefits would justify the expense and whether the money could be better spent elsewhere.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading22 Feb 2005
- 1st reading18 May 2005
- 2nd reading19 Jul 2005
- Committee stage17 Jan 2006
- 1st reading16 Nov 2006
- 2nd reading16 Nov 2006
- Committee stage16 Jan 2007
- 1st reading8 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading8 Nov 2007
- Committee stage22 Nov 2007
- Report stage13 Dec 2007
- 3rd reading13 Dec 2007
Lords
- 1st reading14 Dec 2007
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