To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-21275 by Tavish Scott on 15 December 2005, whether its estimate of the cost of constructing the M80 through the identified Kelvin Valley route is based on a motorway with the same amount of lanes which it plans for its preferred on-line upgrade of the A80 to full motorway status. Yes, except for the section of the on line upgrade between M73 and Low Wood when the M80 and the M73 merge requiringadditional lanes.Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.