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Written question asked by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2021 (named day). It was answered by Trudy Harrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Docklands Light Railway: Thamesmead

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead.

Answer

The Government is committed to supporting the delivery of housing across the country, including in London, ensuring developments are supported by appropriate transport infrastructure as we build back better from this pandemic.

The scale of the opportunity, and potential options, at Thamesmead & Beckton Riverside is being explored. The Government and Homes England are working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to do this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87885
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Docklands Light Railway Thamesmead
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk