A Bill to require the transfer of land and assets in Scotland currently in the ownership of Network Rail Limited to a body nominated by the Scottish Government; to transfer responsibilities for the management of the land and assets transferred and for the management and accountability for rail infrastructure in Scotland to the Scottish Government; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
23 March 2017
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This bill would transfer land and assets in Scotland currently owned by Network Rail Limited to a body nominated by the Scottish Government. It would also move responsibility for managing that land and Scotland’s rail infrastructure to the Scottish Government, with related duties on governance and accountability.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and was first introduced in 2017.
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15 Mar 2017
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
This Bill was expected to have its second reading on Friday 24 March 2017. The Bill had its first reading on 15 March 2017 through the ten minute rule procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Drew Hendry.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
