HC Deb 27 March 2000 vol 347 cc23-4W
Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress has been made by the Wembley Task Force towards improving the road and rail links to Wembley Stadium. [114856]

Mr. Hill

The Wembley Task Force are in close consultation with London Underground Ltd. A scheme to improve the capacity and quality of Wembley Park station is well advanced and will shortly be put to the LUL Board for approval. Parallel discussions are in hand with rail operators on potential enhancements to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central station.

An appraisal of local road improvements necessary to serve the Stadium and the Wembley Estate has been undertaken. Detailed proposals are now being developed in discussion with Wembley National Stadium Ltd. and the Highway Authorities.