I FEEL I ought to make my position quite clear with regard to my none-attendance at the public debate into compensation issues concerning the second runway at Manchester Airport on June 23.

The reason for my absence is due to commitments I had already made many months ago, which I am unable to change.

If I had been consulted on this issue at the outset I would have confirmed this and perhaps an alternative date for this meeting could have been arranged.

My commitment to this issue and to obtaining fair and reasonable compensation on behalf of my clients has never wavered.

C McCULLOUGH FRICS

Chartered Surveyor

Knutsford