§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has received any objections to the draft compulsory purchase order for the Dunbeath bridge scheme on the A9; and if he will give his latest estimate of the date for work on the project to begin.
§ Mr. AncramNo objections to the draft compulsory purchase order have been received. Construction is expected to start in the summer.
§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current proposed starting date for the improvement of the A9 at Navidale Brae, north of Helmsdale in Sutherland.
§ Mr. AncramInvestigations to determine a suitable route giving an adequate economic return are still in progress. A starting date is subject to identification of such a route, and thereafter to the satisfactory completion of statutory procedures and the availability of funds.