The Earl of Caithnessasked Her Majesty's Government:
What proposals they have for new lines or extension of existing lines in the London Underground. [HL1334]
§ Lord WhittyThe Government's priority is to upgrade the existing Underground: the Public Private Partnership will achieve that.
Major extensions or new lines (such as Crossrail and the Chelsea Hackney Line) will be for the Mayor to consider, as part of his or her integrated transport strategy for London.