HC Deb 27 February 1985 vol 74 cc202-3W
Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has not included the Dunblane bypass in the projects listed on page 45 of his Department's public expenditure to 1987–88 commentary.

Mr. Ancram

That list shows trunk road schemes which are currently expected to be ready for a start of work by 31 March 1988. The Dunblane bypass is not at present expected to be ready before the 1988–89 financial year, but I do not rule out the possibility that it might be started sooner if design and statutory procedures can be concluded quickly and if funds are available.