§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to enable tube trains to run on existing lines to Clapham Junction. [82422]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Deputy Prime Minister gave permission for London Underground (LU) last August to do preparatory work for securing the legal powers necessary to build the southern extension to the East London Line.
Construction of the southern extension would open up a wide range of new journey opportunities and LU is consulting on possible routes through south London.
The Government and London Transport are looking at options for taking the project forward and we are clear that the future Mayor will have a role in the decision on the project.