§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many representations were made during the consultative period on the primary road study south of Edinburgh; if he will list all bodies and individuals who submitted opinions; and if he will publish the submissions received;
507W(2) if he will place copies of all the submissions received in the consultative study on primary road routes south of Edinburgh in the Library;
(3) when he expects to announce an official response to the study of primary road routes south of Edinburgh.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonTo date representations have been received from some 200 individuals and organisations. As is normal practice, I have arranged that from 18 December a copy of all those which were not submitted in confidence will be placed in the Scottish Office Library in St. Andrew's house where they can be consulted by members of the public and copies obtained if that is desired. In response to the hon. Member's interest I am now arranging that a copy of these replies should also be made available in the Library. I expect to be able to make a statement on the outcome of the consultation early in the new year.