§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to conclude negotiations on the PPIP for the London Underground. [153947]
§ Mr. HillMy right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced last month that he had agreed to work together with the Commissioner of Transport for London, Bob Kiley, and with London Underground, on developing mutually acceptable modifications to the Public Private Partnership. Discussions on these modifications are continuing and have made some real progress. If we can reach agreement then the PPP bidden will be asked to submit revised proposals.
The Government have not, and will not, set an artificial timetable for completion of the PPP. as this would weaken our ability to ensure that it delivers the best deal for London.