§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has on finance provided by (a) the European Economic Community regional fund and (b) the Highlands and Islands Development Board to the proposed new British Rail line between Tain and Golspie over the planned Dornoch Firth bridge; if Her Majesty's Government will provide finance for British Rail to build this line; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael AncramBritish Rail have had technical discussions with Scottish Development Department on the feasibility of a rail link across the Dornoch firth. They have however made no firm proposal for construction.