HC Deb 07 December 1993 vol 234 c132W
Mr. Raynsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when he will make funds available for London Underground to commence Work on line renewal of the Northern line;

(2) when he will make funds available for London Underground to commence work on replacement of escalators at St. Paul's, Notting Hill Gate, Highgate and Marylebone stations;

(3) when he will make funds available for London Underground Ltd. to be able to commence work on the renewal of signalling systems on the Hammersmith, Circle and District lines.

Mr. Norris

London Transport's grant settlement for the three years to 1994–95 was announced on 30 November. Decisions on the timing of individual investment projects are for the management of London Transport and London Underground.

Mr. Raynsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to authorise the construction of the North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line.

Mr. Norris

This will depend on completion of negotiations between London Underground Limited and British Gas on a financial contribution by British Gas to the costs involved.

Mr. Raynsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from London Underground regarding projects considered essential for the delivery of a proper service to its customers.

Mr. Norris

I am regularly briefed by London Underground on many aspects of its investment programme.