§ 12. Mr. McCabeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will approve the new light rail lines contained in his Department's 10-year plan. [138946]
§ Mr. HillOutside London, five light rail lines to be funded in the period covered by the 10-Year Plan have already been approved. We are currently considering a number of proposals for future lines, including those in Leeds, the West Midlands, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, and Portsmouth and South Hampshire. I hope to make announcements about each of these four proposals as soon as possible.
§ 21. Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to increase investment in light rail systems. [138957]
§ Mr. HillOur 10-Year Plan provides for a substantial increase in funding for light rail schemes where these offer good value for money as part of integrated transport strategies.
§ 31. Valerie DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will announce further proposals for light rail lines. [138967]
§ Mr. HillWe are currently considering a number of proposals for new light rail lines, including those in Leeds, the West Midlands, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, and Portsmouth and South Hampshire. I hope to make announcements about each of these four proposals as soon as possible.