§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport on how many occasions his Department has had discussions with the consortium which proposes to develop Canary wharf; and what has been the subject of those discussions.
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§ Mr. David MitchellMy Department has met the consortium on five occasions to discuss the docklands light railway. Following these meetings, I was able to announce on 27 November, at column565, that an understanding had been reached on means of funding the extension of the railway to the Bank, and on proposals for private ownership and operation of the railway as a whole.