§ Baroness Anelay of St. Johnsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they have taken to ensure that those people who attend the New Year's celebrations at the Millennium Dome will be able to travel to and from the event by public transport. [HL4529]
§ The Minister of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)My colleague the Deputy Prime Minister last week held talks with key transport providers and the Mayor of London to discuss arrangements for the capital's New Year's Eve celebrations. Plans are being finalised and will have to reflect safety assessments carried out by London Underground, Railtrack, the train operating companies, the Metropolitan Police and the Greater London Authority. All the assessments have recommended early closure of some central London tube stations. However, stations around the edge of the safety zone will be open and those going to Greenwich will be able to use them.
The night buses will be free again this year.