§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations his Department has had from the town clerk of Manchester concerning the Stansted inquiry; what reply he is sending; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Department received a letter from the town clerk of Manchester on behalf of the north of England regional consortium on 10 March. This is receiving careful consideration and a reply will be sent shortly. I will copy this to the right hon. Member and will consider whether any statement is necessary.