Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what commitment they have received from Manchester Airport to fund the proposed HS2 station for that city.

The Government remains supportive of a HS2 station at Manchester Airport, however the construction of this station and its inclusion in the final scheme remains subject to agreeing an appropriate local funding contribution. The Department have been, and continues to, work positively with Greater Manchester Local Authorities and Manchester Airport Group (MAG) on this matter.