§ 21. Ms OsborneTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of log movements in Scotland are currently transported by B class roads; and if he will estimate the percentage which over the last 10 years has been transferred from carriage by sea to carriage on B class roads. [70840]
§ Mr. MacdonaldMost of the timber grown in Scotland is transported along 'B' or 'C' class roads for part of its journey from the forest. While "preferred haulage routes" are usually agreed with local authorities, no detailed records are kept of how much timber is transported along individual roads. The amount of timber carried by sea has not changed significantly over the past 10 years.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.