§ 56. Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will now approve the completion of the Tyneside Metro scheme; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe reappraisal of the Metro project carried out by Tyne and Wear County Council in conjunction with my Department has recently been completed. In the light of all the relevant factors I hope to announce shortly the Government's decision on whether or not grant assistance will be continued.
§ 64. Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on representations he has received concerning the Tyne and Wear Metro project.
§ Mr. William RodgersI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne, North (Sir W. Elliott).