Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 April 1998. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Monday, 6 April 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what is his Department's policy in relation to the proposal to build a funicular railway in the Cairngorms.

Answer: Mr. Letwin: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his Department's policy in relation to the proposal to build a funicular railway in the Cairngorms; and if he will make a statement. [38125] Mr. Wilson: My right hon. Friend welcomes investment projects which deliver economic benefits for the residents of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, which deliver value for money in terms of the public sector financial support provided to them and which are consistent with the Government's environmental obligations, both international and domestic. My right hon. Friend and I believe that the proposed Cairngorm funicular railway is such a project.

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