HC Deb 05 November 1975 vol 899 c374
1. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now publish the report by Messrs. George Corduroy Ltd. into alleged contractual irregularities concerning the M5 motorway.

The Minister for Transport (Dr. John Gilbert)

I hope to publish the report later this month.

Mr. Whitehead

I am grateful for that reply. Is my hon. Friend aware that it is now more than 15 months since the hon. Member for Gloucester (Mrs. Oppenheim) and I first approached the Department about this matter? Will my hon. Friend undertake to publish the Corduroy Report in full and not merely in extract form, in view of the serious nature of the allegations, the reputation of the firm and the representations of the individuals who brought forward the allegations?

Dr. Gilbert

There have been certain technical problems about publishing the report. We received the results of the investigation in September last and the final report was received only a few days ago. However, I think that I can give my hon. Friend the assurance that he seeks.