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Written question asked by Peter Grant (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 19 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2017 (named day). It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Railways: Fife

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to announce a decision on Government funding for the Levenmouth Rail Link as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region deal.

Answer

On 20 July the UK and Scottish Government’s agreed an ambitious city deal for Edinburgh and South East Scotland which will see over £1 billion of public and private sector investment channelled into Scotland’s capital and the surrounding region. As part of this deal the UK Government has committed £300 million of new funding for the area; investment which will drive research and development, innovation and the creation of new jobs across the region for years ahead.

With regard to the Levenmouth Rail Link, the Hon. Gentleman will be aware that rail infrastructure is a devolved matter and his query should be directed to the Scottish Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6328
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Railways Fife
Link
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