Written question asked by Jane Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 January 2005. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 January 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the Stategic Rail Authority to provide him with the business case for a major scheme at Reading Station; and when he expects to publish the business case.

Answer: Jane Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the Strategic Rail Authority to provide him with the business case for a major scheme at Reading station; and when he expects to publish the business case. [207751] Mr. McNulty: The Strategic Rail Authority has considered possible upgrade options for Reading station, but is not in a position to undertake further development of this scheme within its currently funded investment programme.

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