Firth of Forth (Road Crossing)

Part of Question Time — Scottish Executive — General Questions – in the Scottish Parliament at 11:40 am on 21 June 2007.

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Photo of Sarah Boyack Sarah Boyack Labour 11:40, 21 June 2007

Will the minister give a commitment to ensure that the proposals for the new Forth crossing include options for public transport? Does he accept that the new crossing gives us the chance not just to maintain vital road access across the Forth but to increase capacity for public transport, particularly given the pressure on the Forth rail bridge and the need to reduce congestion and carbon emissions?