Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 May 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Crossrail
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what (a) priority and (b) funding his Department has committed to Crossrail.
- Answer
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The Department attaches a very high priority to Crossrail. That is why we introduced a hybrid Bill for the project in February 2005, and reintroduced it on 18 May.The Government remain equally committed to finding an equitable funding package for Crossrail. We will bring forward funding proposals during the passage of the Bill.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 433; 434 c60-1W;434 c64-5W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Elizabeth line Crossrail Finance Greater London Railways Railway network Reading (Berkshire) Underground railways Urban railways Hybrid bills Government bills
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- 2013-11-24 18:15:03 +0000
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