HC Deb 10 January 2002 vol 377 cc978-9W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his answers of 10 December 2001,Official Report, column 560W, on London Underground, what were the comparable figures for 2000. [25163]

Mr. Jamieson

These are operational matters for London Underground who inform me that there were:

  1. (a) 85 signal failures causing delays to services on the District line between Earl's Court and Wimbledon during 2000; and
  2. (b) 38 train delays of over 15 minutes and 155 peak time cancellations of District line trains because of train defects during 2000.

Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 3 December 2001,Official Report, column 15W, on London Underground, if the terms of reference referred to were the final terms of reference agreed with Ernst & Young; and if he will make a statement. [25862]

Mr. Jamieson

The precise timing of the Ernst & Young report is under review as it depends on London Underground's progress with its evaluation of bids. Otherwise, the terms of reference referred to are final. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made clear that he will publish Ernst & Young's report before any decisions are taken on whether to sign contracts.