§ 47. Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy towards recommendations on pre-contract delays in civil engineering projects concerning the transport industries made in the report of the Construction Industry Research and Information Association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have only recently seen this report, which is now being considered. I am most anxious to reduce the pre-contract period, especially for trunk roads schemes, and any practicable suggestions will be welcome.