Dr. Bennettasked the Minister of Transport in what respects she has modified her policy on the awarding of contracts for main road and motorway construction, in the light of the consequences of devaluation, notably in raising the cost to this country of asphalt by 16.7 per cent.
§ Mr. Swingler:None; contracts will continue to be awarded by competitive tender and on a fixed price basis when the estimated contract period is not more than two years.