Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 July 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Friday, 4 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To comment concerning the progress of the proposed PFI scheme between London Underground and Seeboard Powerlink/BICC for improvements to the Northern Line power system.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement concerning the progress of the proposed PFI scheme between London Underground and Seeboard Powerlink/BICC for improvements to the Northern Line power system. [6488] Ms Glenda Jackson: Negotiations between London Underground and the Powerlink consortium are still taking place. London Underground are optimistic that a deal will be concluded. If it goes ahead, the "Power" PFI project will include a substantial upgrade of the Northern Line's power system by the contractor, as well as improvements to meet the rest of the network's power needs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6488; 297 c304W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Electricity Private finance initiative London Underground Northern line Powerlink