In a 2007 discussion document published by BAWC, and a second report by the Competition Commission it was made clear that BAWC have been actively looking at Manston for several years, but that at the time it would not satisfy their requirements. You could read the report as saying that when Manston satisfied BAWC requirements then it could be a viable option? You could also read the reports and conclude that BAWC have looked and ruled out Manston? I would conclude that if they are still talking with management at Manston then the former conclusion is most likely.
http://www.competition-commission.or...esponse_ba.pdf
http://www.competition-commission.or...mmary_bawc.pdf