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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Mowat (Conservative). It was answered by David Mundell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Forth Road Bridge Replacement

Question
What discussions he has had with members of the Scottish Executive on the funding of the Forth road bridge replacement.
Answer

This issue was raised in discussions between my right hon. Friends the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Scotland and the First Minister on 9 June. As announced by my right hon. Friends the Chancellor and the Secretary of State on 13 June, the Government are bringing forward to 2011 the power for Scottish Ministers to make prepayments, which will allow work on the Forth replacement crossing to begin.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
60322 
530 c312-3 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Bridges Firth of Forth
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk