§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the average cost to his Department of a trunk road junction alteration feasibility study; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe cost of a trunk road scheme feasibility study may vary considerably depending on factors such as the scale and complexity of the proposals and topographical constraints. To calculate an "average cost" for junction alterations would serve little practical purpose and could not be taken as an indicative figure.
§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland is he will state the total cost involved in preparing, printing and delivering his Department's publication, "A9 Trunk Road: North Kessock Junction"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.