§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what reply he is sending to the recent approach made to him by the chairman of the Greater Manchester passenger transport authority concerning both the rail link to Manchester airport and the light rapid transport project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy Department is working closely with the PTA, and PTE and, in the case of the airport rail link, BR and the airport company on the necessary evaluations of these projects. I fully recognise the importance which the PTA attaches to them and its wish for early decisions, but those involved also understand that the Government must be satisfied that the projects represent good value for money before public resources can be committed to them.