§ Keith VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action the Government are taking to address the criticism in the International Olympic Committee's assessment of the UK rail network and the capital's transport infrastructure to improve London's chances of hosting the Games in 2012. [175559]
§ Tessa JowellDetailed transport plans are being developed for London's bid to host the Olympic Games in 2012, which will be submitted to the International Olympic Committee in November.
Over £17 billion of public money has been allocated to improve transport in London between now and 2012. This includes £1 bill ion which is being invested every year until 2010 in improving London Underground, which will deliver better services and greater capacity. By 2012, Stratford station, which is already the most accessible transport interchange in London, will be served by 10 railway lines, including the new high speed Channel Tunnel rail link into St Pancras.