The Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Ashton-under-Lyne Extension) Order 1998

Whereas an application has been made to the Secretary of State for Transport, in accordance with the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) Rules 19921 made under sections 6, 7 and 10 of the Transport and Works Act 19922 (“the Act”), for an Order under sections 1, 3 and 5 of the Act;

And whereas the Secretary of State for Transport caused an inquiry to be held for the purposes of the application pursuant to section 11 of the Act;

And whereas the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (“the Secretary of State”), having considered the report of the person who held the inquiry, has determined to make an Order giving effect to the proposals comprised in the application with modifications which in his opinion do not make any substantial change in the proposals;

And whereas the Secretary of State is satisfied that the provision of an alternative right of way for each of the streets mentioned in Part III of Schedule 4 to this Order is not required;

And whereas notice of the Secretary of State’s determination was published in the London Gazette on 5th August 1998;