§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the planned fare increases for London Underground for the years 2000–05. [76972]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonLondon Underground fares are currently the responsibility of London Transport. Subject to the passage of the Greater London Authority Bill, when London Underground transfers to the Greater London Authority, the Mayor will be under a duty to arrange for the setting of the general level and structure of fares to be charged on services provided or secured by Transport for London, including London Underground fares. We are currently working on the detail of arrangements for setting Underground fares in the transition period after the establishment of the GLA and before London Underground is transferred to it.