HC Deb 15 May 2003 vol 405 c336W
Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his estimate is of the preparatory and planning costs incurred on the proposed crossrail link in London. [113201]

Mr. Jamieson

It is estimated that, from inception to the end of the 2002/2003 financial year, Cross London Rail Links (CLRL) had incurred total costs of around £32 million on preparation and planning for Crossrail.

Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects an announcement to be made on the future of Crossrail; and if he will make a statement. [113254]

Mr. Jamieson

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by the Secretary of State for Transport to my hon. Friends the Members for Kingston and Surbiton (Mr. Davey), and Ilford, South (Mike Gapes) on 13 May 2003,Official Report, column 149.