To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it made to the Strategic Rail Authority to seek its agreement for the inclusion of particular rail projects in the authority's strategic plan; what timescales it sought for the completion of any such rail project, and whether any such projects were included within the published strategic plan. The Scottish Executive was in contact with the Strategic Rail Authority on a number of issues during the preparation of the authority's strategic plan, including the inclusion of particular rail projects and the timescales for delivery of those projects.