§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (i) what progress has been made with the Greater Manchester transport authority's application for European regional development fund funding for the Metrolink extension to Eccles via Stratford quays; [7162]
(2) what plans he has to ensure that ERDF funding is available to the Salford quays and Eccles Metrolink. [7163]
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 19 December 1995]: I can give no assurances and no guarantees. The Greater
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§ Mr. NorrisBetween 1990 and 1994, five Ministers and the permanent secretary were entitled to a chauffeur-driven car.
Since July 1994, four Ministers and the permanent secretary have been entitled to a chauffeur-driven car.