§ Mr. CanavanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the upgrading of the existing A80 as the preferred line of route for the M80; and when he expects work to commence. [7183]
§ Mr. ChisholmConsideration of how the upgrading of the A80 might be taken forward will be included in the Strategic Review of the Trunk Road Programme, which I have announced. This will include the options available for alternative routes.