Eaglesham Bypass (Hansard, 14 May 1996)

§ Mr. Stewart
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from East Renfrewshire council concerning the Eaglesham bypass; and what response he has given. [27844]

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
To date no representations have been received from East Renfrewshire council on this matter.

§ Mr. Stewart
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the east Renfrewshire council concerning an Eaglesham bypass; and if he will make a statement. [28328]
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§ Mr. Forsyth
No representations have been received from east Renfrewshire council on this matter. Guidance has now been issued to councils about a transport challenge fund which will operate from 1997–98. It is open to the council to submit a bid for challenge funding for the Eaglesham bypass if it wishes to do so.