London Underground (Public-Private Partnership)

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 5:27 pm on 13 November 2000.

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Photo of Geraint Davies Geraint Davies Labour, Croydon Central 5:27, 13 November 2000

With respect, that is rather a silly question. As with all political choices, we have arrived where we are. That being so, what is the best thing to do? The hon. Gentleman might be able to argue that we should have done something earlier—an argument that could be taken back in time. Given where we are, should we keep going and finish PPP, or opt for bonds to see whether that approach works after another couple of years? These are the real options.