Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) timetable and (b) remit is for the independent review of funding and financing for Crossrail 2 announced in the Autumn Budget 2017; and if he will make a statement.

The Government remains committed to Crossrail 2 which is why we see an independent review to examine the funding and financing options to pay for the scheme as a crucial next step to give the scheme the best chance of success.

The Department is working with Transport for London and the Mayor of London to establish the terms of reference of the review. We are also working with them to determine the precise timetable. I will update the House when further details are available.