HC Deb 22 June 1998 vol 314 cc361-2W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if coaches will be directed to Greenwich from Central London via the Dartford Tunnel in the event of the Jubilee Line extension not being fully operational by the time the Millennium Dome opens. [45746]

Ms Glenda Jackson

London Underground Ltd. currently estimate that the Jubilee Line Extension (JLE) will be fully operational by Spring 1999. In the extremely unlikely event that the JLE is not fully operational by the end of 1999, there would be several potential alternative routes and transport modes for journeys to and from the Millennium Experience in North Greenwich. London Transport is considering such options in the context of contingency planning for any operating difficulties that may occur after it is open. The use of a direct coach service from Central London to the Dome may be an option, but it would be unlikely to be necessary to send all coaches via the M25, A2 and A102(M), although that will be the recommended route for coaches going to the Millennium Experience from outside the M25.