Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Friday, 14 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 January 2005. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Thursday, 20 January 2005 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what the estimates were of the cost of building the Skye Toll Bridge when the private finance initiative agreement to build it was agreed in 1986.

Answer: Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the estimates were of the cost of building the Skye Toll Bridge when the private finance initiative agreement to build it was agreed in 1986. [209633] Mrs. McGuire: Responsibility and documentation relating to the construction and financing of the Skye Bridge are devolved matters for the Scottish Executive. The Scotland Office has no continuing responsibility and does not hold information about the Skye Bridge.

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