§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if the inspections of the concrete support pillars on the elevated sections of the Midland Link motorways will result in any repair work of any nature to any of the pillars; and if so, whether he will give details.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeYes. Details of these defects and the consultant's recommendations are contained in the 47W principal inspection reports for the viaducts and on 26 November, 1981, we had received 93 reports. The remaining 28 are expected by the end of the year. These are available to anyone who wishes to see them.