§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to increase transport expenditure in Scotland in the areas of responsibility under his Department.
§ Mr. Freeman[holding answer 6 December 1990]: Over the next three years BR plans to spend over £30 million in 1990–91 prices on infrastructure in Scotland. Scotland will also benefit from other BR investment in both infrastructure and rolling stock. In addition, the Department will issue credit approvals for £1 million for Scottish local authority ports in 1991–92.