§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will name those persons working within central Government on aspects of the public-private partnership for London Underground who have within the past five years(a) served on the board of, (b) been employed by and (c) had a material connection to any of the companies which make up the consortia which have been accorded preferred bidder status for the public-private partnership for London Underground. [14607]
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§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 13 December 2001]: Primary responsibility for this matter within my Department rests with the London Underground task group, which maintains a register of interests. No staff within the group have such connections.
§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he received the proposed final draft contracts between London Underground and the private infrastructure companies; and if he will make a statement. [26434]
§ Mr. JamiesonLondon Underground is responsible for managing the competition for the contracts to Modernise the tube infrastructure. Bids for the Modernisation contracts were received by London Underground on 4 January, as expected.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the latest date is by which he estimates that London Underground will take delivery of new rolling stock. [26295]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer the hon. Member to my answer to him on 19 December 2001,Official Report, columns 497–98W.