HC Deb 01 February 2002 vol 379 c581W
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many proposals for new train routes have been presented to his officials from London local authorities in the last five years. [27705]

Mr. Jamieson

Ministers have received a wide range of representations, especially in relation to Crossrail extensions to the East London line and rail links to London airports. Precise information is not held centrally.

Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what investment in new train lines is planned in each of the next five years within London. [27703]

Mr. Jamieson

The Strategic Rail Authority's Strategic Plan sets out for the first time the committed projects which are being taken forward network-wide over the next 10 years. Copies of the plan have been placed in the Libraries of the House.