§ 24. Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his plans for the Ayr bypass.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI assume the hon. Member is referring to the section of new road planned between Drumbreck road and Glasgow city boundary which is the responsibility of Strathclyde regional council, and the new trunk road from the city boundary to Malletsheugh which together constitute the Ayr road route.
My right hon. and learned Friend is considering the report of the public local inquiry in respect of this project. The works are at present programmed to start in late 1990 but achieving this will depend upon the outcome of the inquiry.