HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 cc433-4W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received the views unanimously agreed by the Greater Manchester passenger transport authority on the funding of the light rapid transit system for Manchester; what action he is taking; and when he expects to advise the House of his decision.

Mr. David Mitchell

Yes. I am considering the authority's views together with advice that I have received from my financial advisers about possible private sector financial participation in the proposed system. We intend to advise the House of our decision as soon as possible.