Forbes answers "casts more doubt on A9 and A96 dualling"
Fellow Highland MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised finance secretary Kate Forbes for not confirming the dualling of the A9 and A96 would go ahead.
Ms Forbs was repeatedly questioned on the subject during her Budget Statement by the Conservative member.
"Kate Forbes was repeatedly given the opportunity to confirm that the A9 and A96 would be dualled as promised and she failed to do so," he said.
“It was clear from her evasive responses that she was giving herself plenty of wriggle-room in order to protect the SNP’s alliance with the Greens who are ideologically opposed to upgrading these vital trunk roads.
“This failure to provide businesses and residents in the Highlands and Islands with the assurances they have been looking for will be a very bitter blow indeed.
"The potential damage the ideologically-driven anti-car Greens now risk having on the Highlands and Islands is becoming increasingly clear.”
