§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what Government contribution will be made towards the joint venture proposals for the extension to the760W docklands light railway to Lewisham, announced in his Budget speech; and what help Ministers will give in assembling the private finance needed for the project.
§ Mr. BaldryNo Government grant or subsidy will be made towards the costs of the extension to Lewisham of the docklands light railway. The joint venture will be taken forward by the London Docklands development corporation—owners of the railway—and Docklands Light Railway Ltd. My Department's private finance unit will provide advise and expertise where necessary to support their work.