§ Mr. David Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give, for each trunk road scheme in the Scottish programme which is yet to start, the stage which has been reached in its preparation.
§ Mr. AncramThe schemes mentioned by my right hon. Friend in answer to a question on 3 March 1983—[Vol. 38, c.240]—on which work has not yet begun are listed in the table, which shows the state of preparation 415W reached in each case. In addition to the schemes listed, some £500 million of other trunk road work is presently being planned in Scotland with a view to inclusion in the programme in future years.
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Planned 1983–84 starts Comments A1 Musselburgh & Tranent Bypass, Stage I Tenders for construction work to be submitted by 13 January 1984. Stage II Draft main line order and side roads order published; consultations with objectors and landowners in progress. A9 Dalreoch to Burnside Statutory procedures, including compulsory purchase order, expected to be completed shortly. Tender documents being prepared. A9 Perth Western Bypass Works start expected in January 1984. A9 Killiecrankie to Calvine Stage II Tenders received and being considered. M74 Draffan to Millbank, Stage I Works start expected in January 1984. A75 Collin Diversion Tender documents about to be issued. A75 Bridge of Dee Diversion Draft main line order, side roads order and compulsory purchase order published; consultations with objectors in progress. A75 Gatehouse of Fleet Bypass Tenders for construction work to be submitted by 18 January 1984. A75 Creetown Bypass Negotiations taking place with objector to draft compulsory purchase order. A94 Laurencekirk Bypass Tenders for construction work to be submitted by 20 January 1984. A830 Kinsadel to Mallaig Scheme being reconsidered in view of unfavourable economic assessment. A835 Maryburgh to Brahan Works start expected in January 1984. A929 Kingsway to Powrie Draft orders published and compulsory purchase order in preparation. Planned 1984–85 starts A9 Alness Diversion Statutory procedures not yet completed. Need for public local inquiry being considered. A75 Annan Bypass Negotiations with objectors to draft side roads and private access orders continuing.
Planned 1983–84 starts Comments A92 Ellon Bypass Objections to draft orders not yet resolved; possibility of public local inquiry. Compulsory purchase order being prepared. A94 Forfar Bypass Draft side roads orders to be republished to take account of amended design following branch railway line closure. A96 Forres Bypass Draft orders published October 1983 and being amended to meet objections. Draft compulsory purchase order in preparation.