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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2016. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Friday, 18 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Garden Bridge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 October 2016 to Question 48801, whether the remaining £22.5 million committed towards the Garden Bridge cannot be clawed back by his Department should the bridge not be built.

Answer

If the construction of the Garden Bridge were to be cancelled, the Department’s exposure to the project would be capped at £22.5 million. In such a scenario, the Department would be likely to claw back the unspent part of its original £30 million contribution from Transport for London by reducing a future GLA transport grant payment. The precise amount to be clawed back in this way would be determined after consultation with HM Treasury and the Mayor.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52450
Session
2016-17
Related items
Garden Bridge
Monday, 24 October 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Garden bridge
Link
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