HC Deb 25 October 1982 vol 29 c317W
Mr. Snape

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent contacts he has had with representatives of the West Midlands county council concerning the extensive repairs currently being made to the motorway network in the West Midlands; if he is satisfied with the progress of those repairs; and if he will make a statement on the future of the agency agreement with the county council.

Mrs. Chalker:

I discussed these matters with the West Midlands county council on 27 July last. I am satisfied that the extensive programme of repairs now being undertaken is adequate to ensure that the structures are maintained in a safe condition. On the question of the agency, I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 18 October in response to a question from the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr. Rooker)—[Vol. 29, c. 54.]