§ 102 and 103. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what was the estimated cost of the major improvement to the A7 Edinburgh-Galashiels road at Fountainhall; and what is now expected to be the actual cost;
(2) when work started on the major improvement to the A7 Edinburgh-Galashiels road near Fountainhall; when it was scheduled to be completed; and when it will now be completed.
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§ Mr. RossThe roadworks started in February, 1967, and a bridgeworks contract was let in December, 1967, for completion in June, 1969. I now expect both operations to be completed before then. The estimated cost of the improvement was £149,500 and the actual cost is now expected to be £161,500.