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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2000 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 plans he has to encourage the development of a tramway system in the Greater London area.
Answer

Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to encourage the development of a tramway system in the Greater London area. [131161] Mr. Hill: This is a matter for the Mayor of London. However, as the Government's 10 year plan for transport indicates, the Government will provide resources which could deliver at least two new tram/guided bus schemes in London.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c255W; 131161
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Greater London Rapid transit systems Trams
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk