§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) what assessment his Department has made of EC Treaty Articles 81, 82, 87 and 88 with regard to the PPP of London Underground; [53114]
(2) what (a) discussions and (b) correspondence he and his Department have had with the European Commission with regard to the PPP of London Underground and EC Treaty Articles 81, 82, 87 and 88. [53113]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Government are aware of their obligations under European Community law. All appropriate regulatory clearances will be obtained before any PPP contracts take effect.