§ Mr. BaldryTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement concerning the exact tender arrangements for the M40 extension from Wendlebury to Waterstock.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe have today invited competitive tenders from civil engineering contractors for the construction of the final section of the M40 extension between Waterstock and Wendlebury. Firms have been asked to submit tenders within six weeks based on their own choice of construction period. We will be offering the successful contractor a bonus for finishing ahead of schedule with financial penalties if completion is delayed.