Transport for London: Funding

Lord Aberdare Excerpts

Thursday 23rd June 2022 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)]

I totally take issue with the noble Lord; what he said is simply not true. As I said earlier, this is a matter for the mayor and Transport for London, and we have been helping where we can. I say again that the matter is linked to financial sustainability and TfL moving towards updating outdated issues—driverless trains and other matters are being looked at.

[Lord Aberdare (CB)]

My Lords, what, if anything, is happening that might lead to the reopening of Hammersmith Bridge in due course?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)]

I can give my noble friend—I think I can call him that—an update. The Government remain committed to supporting both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and TfL in the repair of Hammersmith Bridge. A first business case was approved, but there is another stage whereby a further business case that is compliant with Treasury rules has to be presented. It is important that we remain committed to the reopening of Hammersmith Bridge.