To ask the Scottish Executive whether, in considering the future of the licensed airfield at Traigh Mhor on Barra, it, or any bodies from which it is taking advice, have taken any account of the value of multiple runways in supporting continued operation at times of high wind speeds.

The Executive, through Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, which is owned by the ministers, is fully aware of the operational environment at Traigh Mhor on Barra in differing weather conditions.