Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to reach a decision on Network Rail's application for a Transport and Works Act Order in connection with the Ordsall Chord project.

Network Rail’s application for a Transport and Works Act Order in connection with the Ordsall Chord project is in the process of being considered by the Department, in accordance with Transport and Works Act procedures. A decision will be announced in due course.

Information about procedures for obtaining Transport and Works Act Orders can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-and-works-act-orders-a-brief-guide-2006