Question reference: S1W-02331
- Asked by: James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP for Lothians, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 3 November 1999
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Current status: Answered by Sarah Boyack on 10 December 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how Midlothian Council intends to finance the proposed upgrading of the A701.
Answer
The Council intends to finance the project by conventional procurement methods. £2.5 million capital consent awarded from the previous Government's Transport Challenge Fund continues to be advanced to the Council on the agreed phased arrangements to set against total costs.