§ 19. Mr. SCRYMGEOURasked the Minister of Transport whether the plans for the proposed Tay road bridge are now complete; and when does he intend to publish a report?
§ Colonel ASHLEYNo, Sir. The preliminary report of the engineer has not yet been received. As I informed the hon. Member on the 19th March, I expect to receive this report next month. The question of publication is a separate matter which can be considered in due course.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURAs there is considerable competition between the three political contractors, will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman push forward the specifications so that the most liberal offer may be accepted by the community especially interested?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not think that I can usefully add anything to my answer until I receive the report.