§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the original date for the completion of the Humber Bridge and what is the revised date; whether 1980 is the current estimate; and if he will further indicate the cause of the delay, the cost in accrued interest and the additional wages and salaries paid.
§ Mr. HoramI have been asked to reply.
The bridge was originally expected to be completed in 1976; for the current estimated opening date I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member 278W for Louth (Mr. Brotherton) on 5th April.—[Vol. 947, c. 139.] I understand that the main reason for the delay has been construction problems with the foundations of the south tower. The capitalised interest as at 31st March 1978 was about £16 million. I do not have any information about wages and salaries.