§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in upgrading the A848 Salen to Tobermory Road since 1992; when the upgrade is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement. [41631]
§ Mr. McLeishSince 1992 there have been 4 schemes to upgrade specific sections of this local road. The current project which upgrades 4.8km of single track road to 2 lane carriageway from Tobermory is expected to be largely completed by the end of May. Further improvements are a matter for Argyll and Bute Council as local roads authority for Mull.