HC Deb 25 November 1931 vol 260 c396
35 and 36. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what was the original time estimated for the construction of the new Glasgow-Edinburgh road; how long it has been under construction; and when he anticipates that it will be completed;

(2) what was the original estimate of the cost of the new Glasgow-Edinburgh road; and what is the actual cost up to date, including departmental expenses?

Mr. PYBUS

No definite estimate of the time required for the construction of the Glasgow-Edinburgh Road was prepared. Work was started in August, 1924, and will be completed next year. Important sections of the road have been open for a considerable time, and practically the whole of the route is now available for traffic. The original estimate for the work was £2,115,000; the revised estimate is about. £2,360,000. The total cost to date is about £2,000,000.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Could tike bon. Gentleman tell me how much of the £2,360,000 is payment for the land?

Mr. PYBUS

I should have to have notice of that question.