§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when the A8 between Baillieston and Newhouse will be upgraded to a motorway linking both sections of the M8.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 22 December 1988]: The proposed extension of the M8 between Baillieston and Newhouse is currently planned to be carried out in two phases. It is hoped the necessary preparatory work for both phases will be completed in time to allow construction to start on the first phase between Baillieston and Shawhead in late summer 1991 and on the second phase between Shawhead and Newhouse in early summer 1994. The actual timing of starts will depend upon priorities within, and the finance available for, the trunk road programme at those dates.