72. Mr. MACLEANasked the Minister of Transport if the contracts for the new bridges over the Caledonian Canal have yet been placed; and, if so, whether he can state the successful firm or firms and when the work is likely to commence?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. Parkinson)The tenders for these bridges are now under consideration, and I hope that the contract will be placed and the work commenced shortly.