Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much has been spent in total so far on preparatory work for the Manchester Metrolink extension; how much has been spent on the acquisition of (a) land and (b) buildings in connection with the Manchester Metrolink extension; how much has been spent on demolition costs so far in connection with the Manchester Metrolink extension. (Further information on 08.03.2005 at 431 c1631W)

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much has been spent in total so far on preparatory work for the Manchester Metrolink extension; [220645] (2) how much has been spent on the acquisition of (a) land and (b) buildings in connection with the Manchester Metrolink extension; [220648] (3) how much has been spent on demolition costs so far in connection with the Manchester Metrolink extension. [220650] Mr. Darling: The Department has provided some £170 million. Around £80 million was for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) to buy the concession for the operation of Metrolink. This has continuing value to generate revenue for GMPTE and give them control over the network. The rest has been for advanced works (i.e. utility diversions); around £32 million has been provided for the buying of property (including demolition) and land, some of which may still be required for the package that GMPTE now develop.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1631W;431 c1627W; 220645;220648;220650
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Construction Buildings Demolition Land Expenditure Procurement Manchester Metrolink
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk