Written question asked by Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 8 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2004 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the proposed construction and finance costs were of the two alternative bids to construct the Skye Bridge brought forward in 1990 by the construction firms Morrison and Trafalgar House. - Now a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Answer: Mr. Charles Kennedy: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the proposed construction and finance costs were of the two alternative bids to construct the Skye Bridge brought forward in 1990 by the construction firms Morrison and Trafalgar House. [147132] Mrs. McGuire: Following devolution, responsibility and documentation relating to the construction and financing of the Skye Bridge are now a matter for the Scottish Executive. The right hon. Member may wish to write to Nicol Stephen, the Scottish Minister with responsibility for this matter. The Scotland Office has no continuing responsibility and does not hold information about the Skye Bridge.

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