HC Deb 03 May 1988 vol 132 c409W
Mr. Michael Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport why there is a further delay to the tendering process of the A15 Brigg and Redbourne bypass.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

I understand that the preparatory work is not proceeding as quickly as Humberside county council, the highway authority responsible for the scheme, would wish. The contract preparation has been delayed because the Department's new specification for highway works has been applied to this project. The new road will benefit from the higher standard of construction.

Mr. Michael Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects construction to begin on the A15 Brigg and Redbourne bypass.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

This is a Humberside county council scheme for which the Department is giving a 100 per cent. grant to approved expenditure. The starting date is for the council to determine, within the constraints of the Department's grant rules.