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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 discussions his Department has had with Transport for London on extending 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.

Exploratory work to assess the scale of the opportunity and potential options at Thamesmead & Beckton Riverside is underway, with the Government and Homes England working together with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87886
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Docklands Light Railway Thamesmead
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk