HC Deb 06 August 1975 vol 897 cc291-2W
Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many construction companies have applied since February 1974 for grants and/or loans under the Highways Act 1959 in connection with road contracts.

Dr. Gilbert

Special grants have been made under the Highways Act 1959 to compensate contractors for increases in the cost of oil. Excluding these, the Department has received 18 applications.