10. Mr. W. H. K. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for the realignment of the A98 between Portsoy and Cullen.
§ Mr. YoungerMy right hon. Friend is having schemes prepared for the reconstruction of a number of bridges on A98 between Banff and Buckie, including several between Portsoy and Cullen. Some realignment of the road would be entailed by these schemes.
Mr. BakerI thank my hon. Friend for that reply. Will he bear in mind that when it comes to the railway bridge just east of Cullen at Crannoch Woods there is an area of considerable public amenity and local beauty which should be preserved? In realigning that bridge will he take note that the old bridge 988 was much more direct than any possible proposal he has in mind?
§ Mr. YoungerIf my hon. Friend is referring to the Seatown Viaduct, I should prefer to see the details of the proposed road works there before answering the question in detail. If the Seatown Viaduct remains, there will be severe limitations on the road improvements which can be carried out on the site.