HC Deb 29 July 1959 vol 610 c75W
39. Mr. G. Wilson

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the average cost of earth-moving per ton in connection with new road construction; and how that figure compares with the cost before the war.

Mr. Watkinson

The cost naturally depends on the character and location of the scheme and on soil conditions generally, but an average figure for recent contracts is 2s. 6d. per cu. yd. This is about the same rate as for comparable work immediately before the war.

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