§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many homes would have to be demolished to make way for British Rail's proposed extension to East Kilbride town centre.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonUntil detailed studies have been commissioned it is impossible to say how many homes would have to be demolished, but it is established public policy to keep such numbers to an absolute minimum, consistent with the technical requirements of any development proposal.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he intends to hold an inquiry into British Rail's proposal to build a rail extension into East Kilbride town centre.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIf British Rail is unable to satisfy the petitioner against the relevant provisional order deposited under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, the provisions of the Act require that the Secretary of State shall direct an inquiry by commissioners.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration has been given to improving the existing 'park and ride' facilities serving East Kilbride town centre.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThis is a matter for Strathclyde passenger transport executive to consider in consultation with East Kilbride development corporation and Scot Rail. I understand that the existing park and ride facilities are to be retained.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated cost of the proposed British Rail proposed extension to East Kilbride town centre.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonA preliminary estimate published with the provisional order gave a total cost of £8.295 million. However East Kilbride development corporation stresses that any such estimates are somewhat speculative until detailed design studies have been concluded particularly in this case as some tunnelling would be necessary and in the absence of detailed knowledge of local geological conditions.