§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what further negotiations his Department has had on additional transatlantic flights to and from Manchester airport; what has been the outcome; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinNegotiations were held with the United States between 29 November and I December. The United Kingdom is seeking a balanced expansion of opportunities for the airlines on both sides to enable additional transatlantic services to be introduced to serve Manchester airport. Arrangements are in hand to resume these talks in the near future.