§ Mr. SedgemoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for the development of the Chelsea-Hackney tube line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Government remain of the view that the Chelsea-Hackney line will be needed to cater for current and forecast demand on the rail networks serving central London. It is also very conscious of the benefits which the line would have in terms of improving access to and from Hackney. The alignment is accordingly being protected through the planning system so that it can be taken forward when resources permit.