§ 92. Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the mileage and value of road schemes in the preparation list on 1st July, 1971; and how much has been added since June, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellSchemes for 41 miles of road, currently estimated to cost about £35.5 million, are included in the trunk road and motorway preparation list. These are additional to 73 miles in motorway and dual carriageway schemes already in hand and due for completion by the mid-1970s. No schemes
FAILURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND AND WALES Unincorporated businesses Companies Bankruptcies Deeds of arrangement Liquidations Total 1965 … … 644 34 .. .. 1966 … … 788 36 .. .. 1967 … … 860 42 .. .. 1968 … … 831 18 .. .. 1969 … … 957 39 650 1,646 1970 … … 1,027 30 821 1,878 1971–1st Quarter* … … 200 6 154 360 ..Not available. * The numbers recorded were reduced in consequence of delays resulting from the postal strike.