Written Question · S1W-32030 · Session 1
Further to the answer to question S1W-31347 by Lewis Macdonald on 25 November 2002, why it did not detail what powers it has to introduce l…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-31347 by Lewis Macdonald on 25 November 2002, why it did not detail what powers it has to introduce legislation in regard to bringing in charges on the existing trunk road network and whether it will rule out introducing any such legislation; why, in the answer, it referred me to the answer to question S1W-30960 by Lewis Macdonald on 6 November 2002 that relates solely to the A80/M80 and states that there is no legislation in place that would permit toll charges on the trunk road network, and whether it will clarify its position in relation to the information sought in S1W-31347.
The answer
The answer given to question S1W-30960 refers to the legislative position as regards the whole trunk road network, and makes clear that there is no legislation in place that would permit charges to be introduced on the existing trunk road network. While the Executive has no current plans to introduce such legislation, we will continue to explore all available options for tackling congestion.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-32030 by reference.