§ Mr. EvennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to reassess the feasibility of extending the London underground to Thamesmead; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanLondon Transport and the London Docklands development corporation intend to mount a further study of the case for extending the rail network through the royal docks to Woolwich Arsenal and Thamesmead. The option of extending the Jubilee line through the royal docks is being safeguarded by the provision of a step-plate junction for which powers are being sought in the Bill now before Parliament.