HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 c1176W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Ministry of Transport whether the engineer appointed under his Department in charge of the Edinburgh and Glasgow road, a contract which will amount to over two millions sterling, has ever had any experience of a work of such magnitude?

Mr. GOSLING

The scheme in question is being carried out by the local authorities concerned and not by my Department, though I approved of the appointment of the engineer in charge. The gentleman selected has had long and varied experience of important public works, and I am satisfied that he is adequately qualified for the post.