HC Deb 29 April 2002 vol 384 cc565-6W
Tim Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the completion dates are for the(a) consultation period and (b) announcement of the preferred route for the east London aspect of the Crossrail project. [53256]

Mr. Jamieson

Between May and July, Cross London Rail Links Ltd. will be consulting stakeholders on all the shortlisted Crossrail route options, east and west. They hope to make an announcement on the preferred route in October. This will be followed by a public consultation period lasting about three months.

Tim Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions which groups of people will be involved in the consultation period for the east London aspect of the Crossrail project; and if the findings of the consultation period will be published. [53257]

Mr. Jamieson

Cross London Rail Links will seek to consult as widely as possible. There will be a period of consultation with key stakeholders on the shortlisted route options, and a period of full public consultation after the preferred route has been identified. The findings of the consultation will be included in the environmental statement when powers are sought for the project.