§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with London Underground concerning the possible upgrading of the underground stations serving the new Wembley National Stadium. [118419]
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§ Mr. HillDiscussions with London Underground are being co-ordinated by the Wembley Task Force as part of their brief to facilitate the regeneration of the stadium area and the wider estate. DETR officials are involved as observers. A scheme to improve Wembley Park station, to serve the new National Stadium, is being prepared by London Underground in close liaison with the Task Force.
§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with(a) the DCMS, (b) Brent Council, (c) the Wembley Task Force and (d) Wembley National Stadium Ltd. concerning regeneration funding for infrastructure improvement around the new Wembley National Stadium. [118418]
§ Mr. HillWembley Task Force has been established at the initiative of English Partnerships to facilitate the regeneration of the Stadium area and the wider estate. Membership of the Task Force includes Brent council and Wembley National Stadium Ltd. Officials from DETR and DCMS are also involved. There is close liaison between all the parties involved. The Task Force is preparing a development framework for the area to guide the regeneration strategy and determine the infrastructure improvements required.