Written question asked by Andrew Love (Labour) on Monday, 22 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 November 1999. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what performance targets have been set arising from projected expenditure of £1,190 million on the Piccadilly line and (b) £900 million on the Victoria line of the London Underground over the next 15 years; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Love: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what performance targets have been set arising from projected expenditure of £1,190 million on the Piccadilly line and (b) £900 million on the Victoria line of the London Underground over the next 15 years; and if he will make a statement. [99638] Mr. Hill: The figures quoted were London Underground's indicative estimates of the likely cost of achieving the performance specification to be set out in the PPP contracts. In fact, it will be the responsibility of the Underground's private sector partners to determine the actual level of investment required to deliver the improved performance we want. Details of the performance targets have yet to be finalised, but they will require improvements in capability, availability, ambience and asset condition. This will enable London Underground to provide passengers with faster, more reliable and more comfortable journeys.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99638; 340 c130-1W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: London Underground Standards Underground railways Piccadilly line Victoria line