HC Deb 12 November 1992 vol 213 c963W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how the route of the Chelsea-Hackney line has been safeguarded; and when progress will be made on building it.

Mr. Norris

Safeguarding directions for the line were issued by the Secretary of State for Transport in exercise of the powers conferred by articles 14(1), 18(3) and 30 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988. Initial directions were issued on 7 February 1991 and revised directions issued on 12 November 1991.

I cannot say when the line will be built. Decisions will be taken in the context of future public expenditure rounds.

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