§ Mr. David Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland by what date it is intended to complete the motorway M8 between Ballieston and Newhouse.
§ Mr. AncramNo target date has yet been set. Present and projected traffic volumes are within the capacity of the existing dual carriageway between Ballieston and Newhouse, and while design studies are continuing upgrading to motorway standard cannot command high priority within the trunk roads programme.