HC Deb 19 October 1993 vol 230 cc199-200W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has had from the chairman of the Greater Manchester passenger transport authority in regard to the Manchester airport rail link-southern spur; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

I have had a number of discussions with Councillor Clarke about the funding of this scheme. I understand that Manchester airport has now agreed to underwrite the expenditure needed for the scheme to go ahead.