HC Deb 13 July 1999 vol 335 cc129-30W
32. Mr. Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has held with(a) Her Majesty's Treasury and (b) commercial interests about the financing of London Underground in 2000–01. [89507]

Ms Glenda Jackson

My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister routinely has discussions with HM Treasury on a range of issues, including London Transport. London Transport have invited prospective bidders to pre-qualify for the Public/Private Partnership competition for the deep tube lines, and have commenced discussions with Railtrack in respect of the sub-surface lines.

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