HC Deb 08 November 1990 vol 180 cc8-9W
Sir John Wheeler

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he has taken to safeguard the east-west crossrail.

Mr. Freeman

Initial safeguarding directions under the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988 have been made. These came into force on 5 November. London Underground and British Rail will be consulting those affected. If need be the initial directions will be amended in the light of those consultations.