§ Mr. TynanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what(a) financial and (b) other forms of support his Department is providing to the work being carried out by the Scottish Executive in respect of rail links to Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. [103650]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Department and the Strategic Rail Authority provided support during the economic and engineering study process for the rail link options, which included some financial support and the provision of technical expertise. We will continue to work closely with the Executive on airport issues and the SRA will continue to provide technical expertise as the work on the rail links progresses.