§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent contractual difficulties will cause alteration to the completion date of the M8 motorway.
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§ Mr. RossThe contractors who are taking over the construction of the Newbridge-Dechmont section of the M8 motorway hope that the road will be opened on schedule at the end of this year.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the sums paid in compensation and the reasons as a consequence of the building and planning construction of the M8 motorway.
§ Mr. RossThe estimated cost of land and property acquisition, including compensation in respect of interests injuriously affected by the motorway, is £801,500, of which about £507,000 has so far been paid. It is not practicable to give more detailed information.