Written question asked by Irvine Patnick (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will comment on current progress in respect of the supertram in Sheffield. - Includes fact that privatisation of South Yorkshire supertram is a matter for South Yorkshire passenger transport executive, which I understand is continuing to make progress towards a sale.

Answer: Sir Irvine Patnick: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on current progress in respect of the supertram in Sheffield. [16960] Mr. Watts: Privatisation of South Yorkshire supertram is a matter for South Yorkshire passenger transport executive, which I understand is continuing to make progress towards a sale. My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Local Government, Housing and Regeneration announced the issuing of £20 million in Supplementary Credit Approval on 14 February, Official Report, column 319. I understand that South Yorkshire passenger transport authority is in contact with officials of the Department of the Environment about the practicalities of issuing this credit approval, and other financial matters.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16960; 291 c52-3W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Finance Privatisation Sheffield Trams South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive Sheffield Supertram