Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 29 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much Trans-European Network funding has been paid to assist in the upgrading of the A75; how many separate grants have been made; in which year; and for which projects.

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much Trans-European Network funding has been paid to assist in the upgrading of the A75; how many separate grants have been made; in which year; and for which projects. [148134] Mr. Foulkes: The Scottish Executive is responsible for trunk roads within Scotland. To be considered for funding under the Trans-European Network (TEN), Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) schemes must be submitted to the Commission as part of an overall UK bid. Trans-European Network (TEN) funding of some £350,000 was received in 1997 as a contribution to the improvement of the A75 at The Glen. The project has since been completed and a further claim for the outstanding amount of £780,000 is being prepared. No other TEN funding has been received for upgrading the A75.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 362 c618W; 148134
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: EU grants and loans Scotland Roads Repairs and maintenance Trans-European networks A75
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