§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total cost to Exchequer funds of Berriedale Bridge, Avon Bridge, Cander Water Bridge, Motray Burn Bridge, Chirnside Bridge and Whifflet Viaduct.
§ Mr. RossThey are estimated to have cost the Exchequer £1,146,192, made up as follows:
£ * Berriedale Bridge, Caithness (A.9) 103,192 * Avon Bridge, Hamilton (M.74) 419,000 †Cander Water Bridge, Lanarkshire (A.71) 167,000 †Motray Burn Bridge, Fife (A.919) 78,000 †Chirnside Bridge, Berwickshire (A.6105) 95,000 †Whifflet Viaduct, Coatbridge (A.725) 284,000 * Trunk road scheme: total cost is met by the Exchequer. † Principal road scheme: 75 per cent. of approved gross cost is met by Exchequer grant.