§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much of the extra estimated cost of the Thames flood barrier, as compared with the original estimate, is attributable to delays in construction.
§ Mr. StrangCost increases owing to price inflation are necessarily greater the longer the period over which they occur, but it is not practicable to estimate precisely how much of the extra cost is attributable to delays. Some specific costs arising from delays such as that of storing major components prior to installation are still subject to negotiation.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when work began on the construction of the Thames flood barrier; and what was the original estimated completion date.
§ Mr. StrangThe main barrier contracts were let in the summer of 1974,506W when it was estimated the barrier would be operational for the 1979–80 flood season.