HC Deb 06 June 1996 vol 278 c548W
Mr. Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on delays to work on the Pontypool bypass, A4042; and what penalties will be levied on the contractor. [30978]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The contractor, Shephard Hill Civil Engineering Ltd., has experienced three days' delay as a result of adverse weather.

Liquidated damages would be applied to the contract in the normal way for late completion.