HC Deb 24 July 1990 vol 177 c139W
Mr. Rooker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce an immediate ban on Sunday working on the Thornbridge viaduct of the M6 motorway, Birmingham; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

No. The contractors are encouraged to complete the work as quickly as possible in accordance with restrictions laid down within their contract.

Mr. Rooker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what form of compensation is available to residents whose homes are covered in dust from the work on the Thornbridge viaduct of the M6 motorway, Birmingham.

Mr. Freeman

The Department's standard conditions of contract require contractors to be insured against third party claims. The contract for the reconstruction of the concrete verges of both carriageways of the Thornbridge viaduct is a standard one. The contractor has written to local residents giving them a telephone number to contact if problems arise.

Mr. Rooker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if his Department has taken any noise measurements of the repair work on the Thornbridge viaduct of the M6 motorway, Birmingham; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

No noise measurements of the repair work have been carried out so far but our agents will take measurements of noise if considered necessary. The environmental health officer for Birmingham has visited the site but as far as we are aware did not take any noise measurements. He is able to take whatever noise measurements he decides.