COUNCILLOR KEITH WHITMORE AND GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

That this House congratulates Manchester City Councillor Keith Whitmore on being appointed Chairman of the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority; notes that Councillor Whitmore is both the first Liberal Democrat and first Manchester councillor to be elected to the post; commends his 30 years' service as a Manchester City councillor; recognises his commitment to improving public transport in Greater Manchester over many years; and wishes him well for the duration of his tenure.