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Meeting of the Parliament 19 March 2026 [Draft]

19 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Sheriffhall Junction
Hyslop, Fiona SNP Linlithgow Watch on SPTV

I have made it clear that the decision needs to be made, but it must be made robustly. Importantly, a small team within Transport Scotland’s special projects team is dedicated to that issue and has had no prior involvement in the project. That team provides a co-ordinating role, with technical expertise, legal advice and support as required. A qualified chartered engineer who has had no previous involvement in the scheme has been leading that team for approximately 18 months, so the team is well advanced.

I had anticipated being able to make a decision, but I must have advice presented to me. Officials are under no illusion and know that the incoming Government will expect to be presented with that advice in order to make a decision early in the new session of Parliament.

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