- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Monday, 24 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 1 December 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to receive a report of the findings of the public local inquiry into the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Answer
The inquiry is scheduled to end on 11 December 2008 with closing submissions being heard in January 2009. The date of submission of the Inquiry Report to Ministers is not known.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 26 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports the aim of the Aberdeen Crossrail project that commuter trains will leave Inverurie and Stonehaven for Aberdeen every 15 minutes.
Answer
Scottish ministers are currently considering the emerging findings from the Strategic Transport Projects Review. The review will set out national investment priorities for 2012 to 2022. The Aberdeen Urban Network is being considered as part of this process. An announcement is expected later in the year which sets out recommendations on a portfolio of land based transport proposals that will contribute to the Scottish Government''s purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth.
The timetable enhancements which come into force on 14 December 2008 will make rail commuting to and through Aberdeen easier.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 26 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has held with Transport Scotland on the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
Answer
Transport Scotland is part of the Scottish Government, and internal meetings take place in the normal course of its business.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it has provided for the Aberdeen Crossrail project in the current financial year.
Answer
None.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is committed to the Aberdeen Crossrail project, to deliver a service between Stonehaven and Inverurie with a 15-minute frequency.
Answer
Scottish ministers are currently considering the emerging findings from the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR). The review will set out national investment priorities for 2012 to 2022. The Aberdeen Urban Network is being considered as part of this process. An announcement is expected later in the year which sets out recommendations on a portfolio of land based transport proposals that will contribute to the government''s purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive when representatives of Transport Scotland last met representatives of NESTRANS and whether the Aberdeen Crossrail project was discussed on that occasion.
Answer
The Chief Executive of Transport Scotland met with representatives of NESTRANS on 15 August 2008 to discuss a number of issues, including the Aberdeen Crossrail proposal.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive when it envisages new stations being opened between Inverurie, Aberdeen and Stonehaven as part of the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
Answer
Scottish ministers are currently considering the emerging findings from the Strategic Transport Projects Review. The review will set out national investment priorities for 2012 to 2022. The Aberdeen Urban Network, is being considered as part of this process. An announcement is expected later in the year which sets out recommendations on a portfolio of land based transport proposals that will contribute to the Scottish Government''s purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change has held with the chair of NESTRANS on the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
Answer
The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change has not held discussions with the Chair of NESTRANS on the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will support the reopening of Kintore and Newtonhill railway stations as part of the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
Answer
Scottish ministers are currently considering the emerging findings from the Strategic Transport Projects Review. The review will set out national investment priorities for 2012 to 2022. The Aberdeen Urban Network, is being considered as part of this process. An announcement is expected later in the year which sets out recommendations on a portfolio of land based transport proposals that will contribute to the Scottish Government''s purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth.
- Asked by: Mike Rumbles, MSP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
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Current Status:
Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 25 November 2008
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has held with Network Rail on the Aberdeen Crossrail project.
Answer
There have been no recent discussions between the Scottish Executive and Network Rail on Aberdeen Crossrail. However, I can confirm that Network Rail had some involvement in the development of the feasibility studies for this project.
