§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent developments there have been in regard to the Manchester airport rail link; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloI have recently received a statement from the PTA in support of its case that this link is financially viable. I am studying that, and also British Rail's views on the need for financial support from the PTE. I have therefore asked greater Manchester PTA to set out for me the way in which it sees the link being financed, including the scope for private sector funding.