§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress is being made in upgrading Wembley Park Underground Station as part of the preparations associated with the bid to host the World Cup in 2006. [47719]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonFollowing the Deputy Prime Minister's announcement of a Public/Private Partnership for London Underground and an additional £365 million of funding for London Transport over the next two years. LT and the Government have been considering together what additional investment projects should go ahead in the next two years. London Underground has proposals for a comprehensive redevelopment of Wembley Park Station, including improved platforms, canopies, ticket hall, staircase and walkway. Subject to that review, and securing substantial contributions from outside parties, London Underground has indicated that construction of the Wembley Park Station redevelopment could start in 1999–2000.