HC Deb 26 February 2002 vol 380 cc1168-9W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when work will begin on the Greater Manchester capacity study. [37238]

Mr. Spellar

A high level strategic study was carried out last year jointly funded by the Strategic Rail Authority, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, Manchester Airport, Railtrack and the Highways Agency.

Mr. Pickles

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on when work will begin on the West Midlands capacity study. [37231]

Mr. Spellar

The West Midlands capacity study was completed last year. Railtrack is undertaking further development work to refine the proposals.