(11 years, 2 months ago)
Commons ChamberI have listened carefully to the hon. Gentleman’s case, and I accept the point about the Silvertown link—indeed, the Mayor has made a commitment to look at that. As I said to the hon. Member for Lewisham East (Heidi Alexander), any proposal to extend the underground and the rail system in that part of London is primarily a decision for the Mayor.
6. What his policy is on the privatisation of InterCity East Coast rail services; and if he will make a statement.