§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations she has made to the(a) Strategic Rail Authority and (b) Scottish Executive on developing rail links at (i) Glasgow and (ii) Edinburgh International Airports. [45964]
§ Mrs. LiddellI have regular discussions with Scottish Executive Ministers on a wide range of issues.
In their recent strategic plan, the SRA highlighted as a medium term priority an investigation of the development of rail links to both Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports.
The Scottish Executive with others, including the Strategic Rail Authority and DTLR, have commissioned an economic and engineering study into rail links to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. The final phase of the report is expected to be completed in the Autumn.