Written Question: Stratford International

Lord Moylan: To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the total capital cost of upgrading Stratford International station to accommodate international passenger rail services.

Minister of Stae, Department for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, CBE):

At the Budget the Chancellor announced that a Business Rates Retention Zone will be developed at Stratford, subject to business case approval, to support development of the area. This included a commitment to work with the Greater London Authority to aim to enable international rail services to stop at Stratford International station. The Department will continue to work with the GLA on implications for the station.