HC Deb 25 October 1944 vol 404 cc182-3W
Mr. H. Lawson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport what was the original estimate of the cost of making good war damage to roads in an area of which he has been informed; and what sum has been paid to Messrs. Wimpey for carrying out this work.

Mr. Noel-Baker

The cost of repairing the roads in the area to which my hon. Friend refers was originally estimated at £81,896. After this estimate was made, further damage increased the figure to £99,719. Of this sum, £96,200 has so far been paid, or become due, to Messrs. Wimpey. Still more damage has recently been done, and the final payment will, therefore, be still further increased.