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However, Scottish Tory transport spokesman David Mundell accused Mr Stephen of "an appalling lack of leadership" and urged the executive to "get on with it".
"This inquiry is nothing but a sop to anarchists like (Scottish Socialist MSP) Rosie Kane who have objected to this vital extension all along, and who have no interest in improving transport or the economy," he said.