Commons Sense

House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Bakerloo Line Extension

Thursday 11 March 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

Read the full transcript on Parliament.uk

At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Neil Coyle asked the Minister about recent discussions with the Chancellor regarding funding for the Bakerloo line extension after safeguarding directions were issued on 1 March 2021.
  • The Minister confirmed that no discussions have taken place with the Chancellor regarding the Bakerloo line extension funding since the safeguarding directions were issued.
  • Neil Coyle thanked the Government for safeguarding the land for the Bakerloo line extension, highlighting its potential benefits for transport, job creation, and economic growth.

Topics (select to filter)

Questions & Answers

Q1 Neil Coyle Lab Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Transport
Context

The question follows the Government's formal issuing of safeguarding directions on March 1, 2021. The issue is about securing funding for the project.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for the Bakerloo line extension since the Government's formal issuing of safeguarding directions on 1 March 2021?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

I can confirm to the hon. Member that neither I nor ministerial colleagues in the Department have discussed this matter with the Chancellor since the safeguarding directions were issued 11 days ago.

Answered
Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)

Q2 Neil Coyle Lab Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Economy Transport
Context

The question follows the Government's safeguarding of land for the project. The MP emphasizes the importance of securing crucial funding to move forward with the development.

Question

I thank the Government for safeguarding the land for the Bakerloo line extension. This is a project that will not just improve transport across London, but create jobs and homes and provide a much-needed economic boost for the whole national economy. The next step, though, is that crucial funding. It is disappointing to hear that there have not been any discussions. What resources have the Department and the Treasury set aside to develop a single preferred option for the extension to ensure that construction is under way as soon as possible, to boost our national economy?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The Chancellor has been a tad busy in the past week or so on a very important economic piece for the country. The Bakerloo line extension is a Transport for London project and the issuing of safeguarding directions actually represents the Government's commitment to fund the project, but it protects the route from conflicting development that could have raised the cost of the project significantly in the future. His question is best aimed at the Mayor.

Not addressed: Resources set aside for developing a single preferred option for the extension

How: His Question Is Best Aimed At The Mayor

Was this summary accurate? Tell us

How accurate was this summary? (1 = poor, 5 = spot on)