Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 15 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for public investment in the (a) Sheffield Supertram, (b) Tyne and Wear Metro, (c) Manchester Metrolink and (e) West Midlands Metro.

Answer: The Department has received a bid from the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive for approval of Government funding for two proposed extensions to Sheffield Supertram. We are currently considering their proposals.In July 2005, Nexus Passenger Transport Executive submitted their 20-year strategy for capital reinvestment in the Tyne and Wear Metro. The Department is considering requests by Nexus for a contribution to development costs for the strategy.In regard to Manchester Metrolink, I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State for Transport's Statement to the House of 16 December 2004, Official Report, column 152WSJ.In 2000, the Department provisionally approved proposals promoted by Centre, the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive, for two extensions to Midland Metro. In early 2006 the Department expects to receive an updated business case from the promoters for the scheme.In reaching decisions on these schemes we will also be taking into account advice from the English regions as part of the regional funding allocation prioritisation process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 442 c563-5W;442 c563-5W; 39209
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Written Statement on funding for extensions to Manchester Metrolink
Thursday, 16 December 2004
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Rapid transit systems Midland Metro Tyne and Wear Metro Manchester Metrolink Sheffield Supertram
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