Written question asked by Harry Greenway (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What further proposals he has for the improvement of London Underground. - Inc fact that Govt believe that best way to improve the London underground is to privatise it.

Answer: Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what further proposals he has for the improvement of London Underground; and if he will make a statement. [18014] Mr. Bowis: The Government believe that, while great strides have been made by the underground's management and staff in recent years, the best way to improve the London underground is to privatise it. Privatisation will enable the underground's infrastructure to be modernised as soon as possible, while capping fares and safeguarding the aspects of the present system which passengers value, such as travelcard, safety and service levels.

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