§ 62. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the present estimate of his Department as to the approximate amount of steel required for the construction of an average mile of new motor road; and whether he is now satisfied that the recent increase in the production of ferro-concrete bars and rods has to a large extent disposed of any delays in bridge construction previously anticipated by him.
§ Mr. WatkinsonFor bridge work an average of 300 tons of steel is required per mile of motorway. The amount required for carriageway work depends on the type of construction, but if it were of reinforced concrete a further 300 tons of steel would be necessary. Any improvement in the production of ferroconcrete bars and rods has not as yet been reflected in delivery dates.