Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he plans to take to ensure the delivery of Crossrail 2.

The Department for Transport is working closely with Transport for London to update the Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Crossrail 2 and determine an affordable funding package for the project that balances contributions from Londoners, central Government and other sources; is fair to the UK taxpayer; and ensures that those who benefit from new infrastructure pay their fair share of its costs. The Government is considering the recommendations of the Crossrail 2 Independent Affordability Review and will consider the SOBC for the project.