Written question asked by Nigel Spearing (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: Pursuant to his oral statement of 25th February, Official Report, columns 149-165, concerning London Underground Ltd., what (a) consultants and (b) advisers he intends to employ for what specific purposes and at what estimated costs; and from which vote such payments would be made.

Answer: Mr. Spearing: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his oral statement of 25 February, Official Report, columns 149-65, concerning London Underground Ltd., what (a) consultants and (b) advisers he intends to employ for what specific purposes and at what estimated costs; and from which vote such payments would be made. [18348] Mr. Bowis: My right hon. Friend intends shortly to commence the process of inviting bids for the provision of professional advice on the financial implications of privatisation of the London Underground, and of the options outlined in his statement. No estimates have yet been made of the cost of such an appointment; nor have decisions been taken on the vote from which such an appointment would be funded.

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