§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to improve the signposting of the M8 motorway to include signage for Paisley, Johnstone and Elderslie from at least the stretch of motorway from Glasgow city centre, and if he will make a statement. [28538]
Lord James Douglas HamiltonThe Secretary of State is responsible for the M8 motorway west of junction 26 at Hillington. The existing signing on this stretch of the road is considered to identify the principal destinations within the constraints of space and safety. There are therefore no proposals to amend the existing signing. The urban section of the M8 motorway east of Hillington through Glasgow to Baillieston is currently the responsibility of the local roads authority, Strathclyde regional council.
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has to provide adequate lighting along the entire stretch of motorway from Glasgow to Edinburgh; and if he will make a statement. [28529]
Lord James Douglas HamiltionThe responsibility for the M8 motorway and A8 all-purpose dual carriageway between junction 8 Baillieston and junction 2 Newbridge rests with the Secretary of State. The urban section of the M8 motorway from Baillieston through Glasgow is currently the responsibility of the local roads authority, Strathclyde regional council. The new M8 extension from Claylands to Edinburgh city bypass opens later this year and the new interchanges and associated slip roads at either end of the extension will be lit. Lighting will also be provided on the new motorway planned between junction 8 Baillieston and junction 6 Newhouse. There are no other plans to provide additional lighting on the sections of road for which the Secretary of State is responsible.