HC Deb 28 February 1996 vol 272 c562W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what penalties will be exacted from contractors building the Jubilee line extension by London Underground Ltd. in the case of late completion. [17741]

Mr. Norris

The details of any such penalties are a matter for London Underground Ltd. In assessing such penalties, LUL will take into account any mitigating factors.

Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is London Underground's current estimate of the delay in completing the Jubilee line extension. [17742]

Mr. Norris

London Underground is still aiming for the extension to be completed in early 1998, as planned.