§ 28. Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the provision of public transport in Fife. [36057]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe provision of public transport services in Fife is a matter for the train operating companies and the bus companies. Fife regional council also takes an active interest in promoting public transport in the area.
In February 1994, following consultation with Fife regional council, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State agreed to provide additional capital allocations of up to £8.8 million to Fife for planned improvements to rail services. The regional council and ScotRail are now taking this forward.
264WThe future of rail services in Fife has been contractually assured for the first time by their inclusion in the ScotRail and InterCity east coast passenger service requirements.