Hammersmith Bridge

Lord Watts Excerpts

Tuesday 7th January 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

I cannot answer that question, because I have not received a proposal. At the moment, the costs for repairing the bridge are estimated to be £120 million but this is a very early stage of the process. We should recognise that TfL has already stepped up to the plate and committed £25 million to make sure that the early work can start. It is its intention to go to award of contracts for the next stage in the spring.

[Lord Watts (Lab)]

My Lords, the Prime Minister was in charge of this area of responsibility when he was Mayor of London. How much did he put aside for the repair of this bridge?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

I am afraid I cannot answer that question because that was many years ago. If I can find out any information, I will write to the noble Lord.