HC Deb 09 April 1968 vol 762 c241W
Mrs. Ewing

asked 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. Ross

They 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.