HC Deb 06 December 1985 vol 88 cc389-90W
Mr. Cartwright

asked 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.

Mr. David Mitchell

My 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.