HC Deb 03 February 1998 vol 305 c627W
38. Mr. Alan Simpson

To ask the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on funding for light rapid transport schemes. [24925]

Dr. Strang

The Government are currently providing funds for the construction of the Midland Metro, Croydon Tramlink and the extension of Manchester Metrolink. We are giving careful consideration to the future funding of light rail schemes in our integrated transport White Paper.