§ The Earl of Kimberleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they propose to make the A.9 from Perth to Inverness a dual carriageway and, if so, when.
§ The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Lord Fraser of Cramyllie)Approximately one quarter of the length of the A.9 between Perth and Inverness is already dualled. In the longer term, dualling may be 21WA extended between Perth and Pitlochry. The lower traffic volumes north of Pitlochry are currently insufficient to justify full dualling of this section.
A study is being commissioned to look at the options for the future development of the whole road and once this work has been completed a route action plan will be prepared to establish a programme of measures to further improve the operational efficiency and safety of the route.
Year Salmon Grilse Sea Trout Number Weight Number Weight Number Weight 1988 1,132 13,428 4,090 24,334 6,931 17,707 1989 2,267 26,902 6,712 35,994 7,589 20,063 1990 1,791 22,411 2,970 16,544 5,339 13,998 1991 587 6,876 1,985 10,612 3,015 7,603 1992 1,650 20,743 5,905 20,369 2,807 7,345