§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the process is of allocation of funds from(a) the Railway Development Fund and (b) the Freight Strategy. [1400]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe concept of the Railway Modernisation Fund is outlined in the Strategic Rail Authority's Strategic Agenda. Further details will be provided in its Strategic Plan, to be published in November.
§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what moneys have been allocated to Scotland from the Freight Strategy. [1399]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Strategic Rail Authority's Freight Strategy includes a number of infrastructure schemes with relevance to Scotland and the new funding schemes will be applied on a GB-wide basis.
In addition the Scottish Executive have responsibility for the administration of the Freight Facilities and Track Access Grant schemes in Scotland.
§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions over how many years the Freight Strategy is to run. [1398]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Strategic Rail Authority's Freight Strategy is designed to deliver growth over the period of the Government's 10-Year Plan but also looks to provide sustainable growth beyond the 10-year horizon.