To ask the Scottish Executive what support is being given to additional park-and-ride provision to meet the needs of new developments in south-east Edinburgh. As a result of successful bids to the Executive’s Public Transport Fund, City of Edinburgh Council and Midlothian Council respectively were awarded funding for the provision of bus-based park and ride sites at Straiton and Todhills, due for completion in the current financial year.The Executive will continue to work in partnership with regional transport partnerships, transport authorities and operators across Scotland to identify further opportunities for investment in park and ride provision.