§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Transport (1) what further progess has been made in the construction of the M5 between Quinton and Great-Barr; and whether she still estimates that the work will be completed before the end of 1969;
(2) when the contract will be let for the construction of the M5 between Oldbury and the A41.
§ Mr. SwinglerThere has been substantial progress with advance works and the 319W main works on two sections are expected to start next month. It now seems unlikely that the contract for the remaining section, between Oldbury and the A41, can be let until late this year and the overall completion date is being reassessed on this basis.