§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the problems arising out of new methods of construction which have resulted in a road surface on the A12 Springfield—Boreham bypass which is of poor riding quality and just within specification tolerances, despite grinding off, have now been resolved by the advisory team appointed last year; and whether he is satisfied that the remaining work on the A12 will be free of these defects.
§ Mr. SpeedThe causes of the problems had been identified prior to the appointment of the advisory team to assist designers and contractors in the172W avoidance of problems in concrete paying construction. I have no reason to believe that the remaining work on the A12 will prove unacceptable.