§ Linda PerhamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will take steps to increase investment in London's infrastucture in response to projected population increases; [143029]
(2) what assessment he has made of the need for an increase in investment in London's infrastructure to address projected population increases. [143251]
§ Ruth KellySpending plans were set out in the 2002 Spending Review for 2003–06, which included significant resources for infrastructural investment in all areas of the UK, including in London. The allocation of these resources takes in to account a number of factors, some of which relate to population. The Spending Review 2004 will also take into account these factors.