Written question asked by Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 1998. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his Answer of 27th January, Official Report, 305 c179W, if he will comment further in respect of the Skye Bridge, with special reference to (a) the Bank of America at present holding title to the shares, (b) the subsequent ownership of Skye Bridge Ltd and (c) the effective control of the company.

Answer: Mr. Charles Kennedy: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his answer of 27 January 1998, Official Report, column 179, if he will make a further statement in respect of the Skye Bridge, with special reference to (a) the Bank of America at present holding title to the shares, (b) the subsequent ownership of Skye Bridge Ltd and (c) the effective control of the company. [31929] Mr. Dewar: The answer of 27 January, to which the hon. Member refers, was a comprehensive and accurate explanation of the arrangements between Skye Bridge Ltd. and the Bank of America. I have nothing further to add.

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