§ Jane GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the Strategic Rail Authority to provide him with the business case for a major scheme at Reading station; and when he expects to publish the business case. [127123]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Strategic Rail Authority, in conjunction with Reading Borough Council, is developing a business case for major capacity enhancements at Reading. The project would require a Transport and Works Act Order, an application for which would be made around 2005. The business case will form part of that application.