§ 57. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the progress of the Gateshead A1 fly-over, including the total cost, amount of grant from the Exchequer and amount from the local authority, and the approximate date of completion.
Mr. Bob BrownThis scheme is estimated to cost £3.7 million. Grant assistance of approximately —2.8 million will be paid, leaving £0.9 million to be met by the local authority. Work is so far on schedule and due to be completed by mid-1971.
§ 60. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Transport what is his estimate of the number of men employed on the construction of the Gateshead A1 flyover; and, of the percentage employed, how many are in permanent residence in the Tyneside travel-to-work area.
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Mr. Bob BrownAbout 230 men, of whom four-fifths live permanently in the Tyneside travel-to-work area.