Transport for London: Funding
Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Aberdare
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 I say again that the matter is linked to financial sustainability and TfL moving towards updating outdated issues—driverless trains and other matters are being looked at.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.