HC Deb 16 February 1977 vol 926 cc262-3W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the cost of building that part of the M90 motorway between Bridge of Earn and Glenfarg (a) if construction were started in 1978, and (b) if construction were started in 1981, given current inflation levels.

Mr. McElhone

The estimated cost at November 1976 prices is £9 million. My right hon. Friend is not prepared to assume the continuance of current inflation levels.

Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will bring forward to 1978 the starting date for the construction of that part of the M90 motorway between Bridge of Earn and Glenfarg.

Mr. McElhone

It is not possible to fix a starting date for this section of the M90 until an objection to the compulsory purchase order has been resolved.