§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Transport when a decision was taken to increase the number of tenders for public works in his Department; and how this compares with the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. William RodgersNo such decision has been taken or is contemplated. The number of tenders invited for trunk road works for which my Department is responsible depends on the total funds allocated for such works and the values of individual schemes reaching tender invitation stage.