§ Mr. SquireTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish the total estimated full cost(a) in cash and (b) at constant 1992 prices of (i) the Jubilee line extension, (ii) east-west crossrail and (iii) other currently agreed new rail developments in London.
§ Mr. FreemanThe information requested is as follows:
£ million Cash 1992 prices Jubilee Line Extension 1,811 1,699 CrossRail 2,376 1,939 Croydon Tramlink 166 141 Chelsea-Hackney Line 1— 2,000 DLR Lewisham Extension 1— 150 Heathrow Express 1— 250–300 1 Project expenditure profiles not available. These projects are at different stages of planning and approval. Construction of the Jubilee line extension is expected to begin shortly after Royal Assent. Construction of crossrail is expected to begin in 1995–96. The route of the Chelsea-Hackney line has been safeguarded, but no decision has been taken about when or whether the project should proceed. The Croydon tramlink, the DLR Lewisham extension and the Heathrow express are all projects which the Government expect to be taken forward by the private sector.