§ Mr. Peter ShoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what conclusions were reached by Schroeders and Warburgs in its advice to his Department on the prospects of a private sector contribution towards crossrail; what form this contribution is expected to take; and if he will make available details of the financing of the project before 8 June.
§ Mr. NorrisOur consultants, Warburgs and Bechtel, both concluded that crossrail is a project that the private570W sector will find attractive. The basis on which the private sector would contribute to the cost of the project will not be settled by 8 June.