§ 8. Mr. HepburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive about the dualling of the Al from Edinburgh to Newcastle. [101102]
§ Mrs. McGuireMy right hon. Friend and I have regular discussions with Scottish Ministers on a variety of transport matters. There is dialogue between the Government, its agencies and the Scottish Executive on cross-border routes. I understand officials of the Highways Agency and the Scottish Executive were due to meet yesterday to discuss progress on current schemes and take forward detailed planning for future improvement works on the Al.