HC Deb 26 March 1979 vol 965 cc85-6W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will detail the reasons for the decrease in real terms of the cost of Madams Bank bridge.

Mr. Carter,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 19 March 1979; Vol. 964, c. 502], gave the following information:

Earlier estimates for the completion of the Foyle River bridge and approach roads were based on very general concepts before a site for the bridge had been finally settled or detailed design work undertaken.