§ Lord Hogg of Cumbernauldasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they hope to announce the conclusions of their review of the roads programme in Scotland. [HL2146]
§ Lord SewelWe intend to issue a consultation document on a revised appraisal framework for prioritising investment decisions on the trunk road 119WA network shortly after the publication of the Scottish Integrated Transport White Paper. The review will be completed later this year, once responses to the consultation document have been considered.
§ Lord Hogg of Cumbernauldasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to announce their decision on the line of route for the proposed M.80 extension between Stepps and Haggs. [HL2147]
§ Lord SewelProposals to improve the M.80 between Stepps and Haggs are subject to the strategic review of trunk roads, which is due for completion later this year. No decision on the preferred line for the route will be taken until the conclusions of the review are known.