§ Lord Harris of Greenwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Pursuant to the Written Answer on the East London line by Viscount Goschen (11 December 1995, col. WA 94), what action they propose to take to speed up consideration of London Underground's reapplication for listed building consent to strengthen and waterproof the tunnel carrying the line under the Thames, in view of the hardship being caused to commuters by the prolonged closure of the line.
§ Viscount GoschenThe London Docklands Development Corporation has formally notified the Secretary of State for the Environment of London Underground's reapplication for listed building consent, in order that he may consider whether or not he should determine it himself. My right honourable friend is currently considering the case and hopes to make a decision shortly.