§ Ms PerhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the responsibilities of the Minister for London. [139475]
§ Mr. HillMy role as the Minister for London is to act as a first point of contact in Government for all issues relating specifically to London and as the focal point for contact between Government and the Mayor. I am also the sponsoring Minister for London Underground until its transfer to Transport for London following commencement of the Public-Private Partnership. In addition to my London role, I am responsible for a wide range of other policies within the Department.