HC Deb 05 February 1973 vol 850 cc41-2W
Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of the land reclamation work at Foulness; and if the work will be undertaken by British firms.

Mr. Rippon

£175 million at 1972 prices for the whole of the reclamation area shown on the deposited plans. I fully expect that the proposed Maplin Development Authority will wish to put the work out to competitive tender.

Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be able to furnish firm estimates of the total cost of the Foulness project including communications and compensation.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

I have nothing to add at present to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford, West (Mr. Wilkinson) on 24th January.—[Vol. 849, c.153–4.]