Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 May 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the South Hampshire Rapid Transit scheme; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department; how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the Leeds Supertram; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department; how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the Liverpool Merseytram; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the South Hampshire Rapid Transit scheme; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department; [171958] (2) how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the Leeds Supertram; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department; [171959] (3) how much central Government investment was promised by his Department when funding approval was first given to the Liverpool Merseytram; and what subsequent change in funding has been agreed by his Department. [171960] Mr. McNulty: In March 2001 the Department agreed to contribute up to £170 million (in present value) towards the South Hampshire Rapid Transit scheme and up to £355 million (in present value) towards Leeds Supertram. In December 2002 the Department provisionally agreed to contribute a maximum of £165 million towards Merseytram Line 1 subject to all the necessary statutory powers being obtained. In all cases, final funding is dependent on the scheme still offering value for money against the Department's appraisal criteria to ensure value for money. No change in funding has been agreed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 421 c998-9W; 171958;171959;171960
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Construction Finance Leeds Public transport Rapid transit systems Liverpool Trams Hampshire
Contains statistics: Yes
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