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Written question asked by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 11 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 January 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Friday, 18 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport: Railways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for the next stage of development of the Southern Rail Link to Heathrow.

Answer

A new Southern rail link to Heathrow forms part of our long term aspiration to make getting to the airport quicker and easier for millions of air travellers across south of England and is an exciting opportunity to harness new and innovative ideas from the private sector. The project is in the early stages of development and funding for the next stage is being provided by the Department. The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Chancellor in relation to funding this next stage of work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
207580
Session
2017-19
Related items
Heathrow Airport: Railways
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Heathrow Airport Railways Treasury
Link
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