Question reference: S5W-36197
- Asked by: Elaine Smith, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 11 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 23 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the impact the £1 billion cut in enhancements announced by the UK Government will have on protecting Network Rail infrastructure assets from weather-related impacts.
Answer
The £1 billion cuts decision was taken by the UK Government for its funding of enhancements in England. This decision was taken without consultation with the Scottish Government and will therefore have no effect on current plans for protecting Network Rail infrastructure assets from weather-related impacts in Scotland.