What road starts in their construction programme they intend to make in Scotland within the next three years; and whether they intend to upgrade the A1 and the A8000 and if so when.

What road starts in their construction programme they intend to make in Scotland within the next three years; and whether they intend to upgrade the A1 and the A8000 and if so when.

Whether the entire dual carriageway and motorway networks in Scotland have safety barriers installed in the central reservation; and if not, what mileage remains to be so equipped and what percentage of the total mileage this represents. - Includes figures.

Whether the entire dual carriageway and motorway networks in Scotland have safety barriers installed in the central reservation; and if not, what mileage remains to be so equipped and what percentage of the total mileage this represents. - Includes figures.

Whether they intend to increase or decrease Scotland's road capital budget in real terms for the next financial year in comparison to this financial year, and what percentage change this represents. - Inc figs.

Whether they intend to increase or decrease Scotland's road capital budget in real terms for the next financial year in comparison to this financial year, and what percentage change this represents. - Inc figs.

If he will list the trunk road projects proposed by his Department which have not yet started in (a) 1997-98, (b) 1998-99 and (c) 1999-2000; and if he will indicate the estimated cost of each project in each financial year. - Inc table.

If he will list the trunk road projects proposed by his Department which have not yet started in (a) 1997-98, (b) 1998-99 and (c) 1999-2000; and if he will indicate the estimated cost of each project in each financial year. - Inc table.

What progress has been made in implementing safe routes to schools.

What progress has been made in implementing safe routes to schools.

How many kilometres of motorway are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned in Scotland (i) as new motorway and (ii) as existing motorway being widened. - Inc figs.

How many kilometres of motorway are currently (a) open, (b) under construction and (c) planned in Scotland (i) as new motorway and (ii) as existing motorway being widened. - Inc figs.

To comment on the total expenditure on (a) motorway and (b) trunk road construction in Scotland since 1992. - Inc figs.

To comment on the total expenditure on (a) motorway and (b) trunk road construction in Scotland since 1992. - Inc figs.

How many miles of (a) motorway and (b) trunk roads have been constructed in Scotland for each year since 1992; and what percentage in each year was in rural areas.

How many miles of (a) motorway and (b) trunk roads have been constructed in Scotland for each year since 1992; and what percentage in each year was in rural areas.

How many miles of (a) motorway and (b) trunk roads he proposes to construct in (i) 1997 and (ii) 1998.

How many miles of (a) motorway and (b) trunk roads he proposes to construct in (i) 1997 and (ii) 1998.

How much was raised (a) by each toll bridge and (b) in total from toll bridges in Scotland in each year from 1990 to 1996. - Inc table.

How much was raised (a) by each toll bridge and (b) in total from toll bridges in Scotland in each year from 1990 to 1996. - Inc table.

If he has issued a report in respect of the Skye toll bridge in accordance with Clause 41 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. - Reports were laid 16 July 1992, 20 July 1993 and 28 June 1996.

If he has issued a report in respect of the Skye toll bridge in accordance with Clause 41 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. - Reports were laid 16 July 1992, 20 July 1993 and 28 June 1996.

Which major road construction works will commence in 1997. (Failed OPQ).

Which major road construction works will commence in 1997. (Failed OPQ).