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Crossrail Bill

I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman's comments, but I fear that I may not be in a position to offer him as full a response as he as requested. I should be more than happy to write to him, but I hope he will accept my reassurances from the Dispatch Box. I suddenly feel inspiration descend. I am talking off the top of my head, of course. The new objective in clause 22 is desirable because the ORR should specifically address issues such as those relating to the network code that could frustrate Crossrail construction. However, the objectives of the ORR are considered and weighed collectively. The ORR will therefore have to balance the interests of Crossrail construction with those of affected users and operators. I trust that that reassures the hon. Gentleman.