§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if it is his policy not to transfer majority control of the London underground to the private sector. [6896]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonWe have ruled out the wholesale privatisation of London Underground proposed by the previous Government. We are now examining a number of public-private partnership options, in accordance with our Manifesto, to see how we can best secure an affordable, reliable, clear and modern network.