§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the Government's current position about the Manchester airport rail link; what recent contact he has had with British Rail in relation to the project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloI refer the right hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Bolton, North-East (Mr. Thurnham) earlier today.