§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to announce the route for the new M80; and if he will make a statement. [1754]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe results of the consultation exercise recently carried out on the two route options are still being analysed. My right hon. Friend will consider the merits of each route once this and other relevant information is available to him.
§ Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he received on the two options proposed for the M80 extension between Stepps and Haggs; how these were distributed between the two options; and if he will make a statement. [1221]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 1 November 1996]: Forty-three representative bodies gave evidence at the consultation forum held to determine views on the two route options. In addition, over 800 letters have been received. A number of concerns were raised in relation to each of the route options, and analysis of the responses is still in progress.
§ Mr. HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce his decision on the line of route for the proposed M80 motorway between Stepps and Haggs; and if he will make a statement. [1224]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 1 November 1996]: The results of the consultation exercise recently carried out on the two route options are still being analysed. My right hon. Friend will consider the merits of each route once this and other relevant information is available to him.
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