§ The Earl of Mar and Kellieasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied with the proposed arrangements for transport to and from the proposed Rosyth Europort; and [HL1520]
173WAWhether they believe that the proposed Rosyth Europort will be making the best possible use of rail transport. [HL1521]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)The Government have made clear that they wish to see more freight carried by rail and will support in principle proposals that will help achieve that. Approval I-current proposals for developing rail links between Stirling and Kincardine, and any proposed rail link to the Rosyth Europort, are primarily a matter for the Scottish Executive. The Strategic Rail Authority is working closely with the Scottish Executive to help deliver the best possible solution for rail freight in the region in accordance with the authority's strategic agenda and the Government's long-term vision for the railways.