All of that would put Cheney firmly in the longline of public figures who were less than candid about their medical history, especially when they have something to hide.
The question of whether a comeback by someone booted out of the securities industry or barred from being an officer or director of a public company crosses the line has long been controversial.
Ronald MacLean, of campaign group Pylon Pressure, said opponents had fought long and hard for a public inquiry on the line, which would cross the national park and pass within sight of the Wallace Monument in Stirling.
The group said public funding of religion violates the Constitution and that a longline of federal court decisions bars government support for buildings used primarily for worship.