The House of Commons transport select committee has today published a follow up to its report on the proposed PPP for the London Underground.

The committee concluded: "The evidence we have taken to date shows that the basis on which the decision has been taken is flawed" and called for an immediate debate and vote in the House of Commons on the future of the PPP.

Forum Response: Transport for London

Bob Kiley, transport commissioner at Transport for London, told ePolitix.com: "This report once again calls into question the fundamental basics of the government's PPP scheme for London Underground.

"This flawed scheme must now be halted. We have always had an alternative plan ready for action and as the select committee highlights today, there is no evidence that such a plan would delay investment in the Tube.

"I would like to again thank the committee for all of their work and trust that due consideration will now be given by the relevant authorities to this report."

Forum Response: London Underground

Paul Godier, managing director of London Underground, told ePolitix.com: "We are disappointed at the findings of the Committee which, put simply, call for yet more debate on the future funding of London Underground. This would mean yet more delay, which will simply bring more decay.

"This does nothing for the people who really matter: the three million travellers on the Tube today.

"As we enter year five of this enervating and circular debate we repeat what we have said all along: unless the consultation process can show us otherwise, this is the only real, credible deal in town.

"We agree with the committee when it pointed out to Mr Kiley that his alternative plan - if such a plan exists - has never been subject to anything approaching rigorous independent scrutiny. This is in marked contrast to the careful checks on the PPP deal.

"What we need now is action. Let the talking stop and let's get on with fixing the Tube for the sake of London."