§ Mr. RaynsfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what report he has received from London Underground Ltd. as to when Westminster underground station will reopen;
1309W(2) what steps he is taking to prevent further disruption of transport services in London following the incidents at Heathrow and Westminster underground stations.
§ Mr. NorrisThe prevention of further disruption of transport services in London following the incidents affecting Heathrow and Westminster underground stations is a matter for the transport operators concerned.
At Heathrow, the British Airports Authority has set up an inquiry into the causes of the Heathrow express project tunnel collapse, and are working with the contractors to secure the continued safe operation of the airport and minimise inconveniences to passengers. London Underground Limited will resume services through the Piccadilly line underground tunnels serving Heathrow terminal 4 as soon as it and the Health and Safety Executive's railway inspectorate have determined that it is safe to do so.
At Westminster, London Underground is taking urgent remedial measures to prevent further incidents associated with the construction works there, and to enable the earliest possible reopening of the station.