Building and Civil Engineering Works (Contracts)

HC Deb 23 May 1966 vol 729 cc42-3W

Mr. Channon

asked the Minister of Transport how many contracts for building and civil engineering works which have an estimated completion date of May 1968 or later in the United Kingdom her Department entered into before 3rd May 1966 with a standard form of contract without a variation clause; and what is the total value of the contracts.

Mr. Swingler

Excluding contracts let by agent authorities, none.

Mr. Channon

asked the Minister of Transport how many contracts for building and civil engineering works in the United Kingdom which have an estimated completion date of between May 1967 and May 1968 her Department entered into before 3rd May 1966 with a standard form of contract without a variation clause; and what is the total value of the contracts.

Mr. Swingler

Excluding contracts let by agent authorities, five, of a total value of £24.4 million.