§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what is Her Majesty's Government's policy for the future ownership of airports currently owned in part by metropolitan authorities; and if he will make a statement;
(2) why the application by Singapore Airlines for a licence to use Manchester international airport was turned down; if he will arrange for the matter to be urgently reviewed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellI shall answer these questions shortly.