§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the Government's plans for the funding of London Underground's investment for 1998 to 2003. [14890]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonMy Department is currently conducting a Comprehensive Spending Review, the outcome of which will help to determine the future funding of London Transport. We are also considering a range of public-private partnership options for the Underground which are intended to provide the Underground with the funds it needs to overcome its investment backlog.