HC Deb 10 March 1970 vol 797 cc1105-6
27. Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what progress has been made on that part of the East-West Highway in Nepal being built by his Department on behalf of the Ministry of Overseas Development.

Mr. John Silkin

Of the 75 miles due to be constructed, 30 miles of forest have been cleared and surveyed and approximately 12 miles are under construction.

Mr. Wellbeloved

Will my right hon. Friend tell the House whether British construction equipment is being used on this project?

Mr. Silkin

It is, in very considerable quantity. The value of British equipment used here is £300,000. Other materials are obtained from either Nepal or India or from the United Kingdom.