§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce a decision in relation to the outcome of the public inquiry into the extension of Metrolink into the Wythenshawe constituency; if the Minister from his Department to be present will make a statement about this at the meeting of the North West Regional Association on 24 February; and if he will make a statement. [16773]
§ Mr. WattsThe Secretary of State's decision on the application by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive for the Greater Manchester (LRTS) (Airport Extension) Order is expected shortly. If the decision is announced before the meeting of the Regional Annual Consultative Committee on 24 February, that meeting would provide an opportunity for any questions about the decision to be raised.