§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Transport what is the reason for the failure to build the bridge carrying the M6 motorway across the A65 road at Crooklands in a satisfactory way; what will be the extra costs involved; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. Bob Brown:The bridge was built in a satisfactory way but some settlement occurred during construction owing to unforeseen sub-soil conditions. The bridge is being underpinned at a cost of £30,000 to avoid the risk of any further settlement.