§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if any tests have been made on the fixing and integrity of the central reservation rails of the elevated sections of midland link motorways.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have tested the central reservation rails on a number of sections of the midland link viaducts. We are continuing to replace any lengths of rail shown to be below strength.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if any claims for work over the tender price have been received in respect of any contract for the repair of parapet walls and rails of elevated sections of midland link motorways.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe contractor for the Oldbury viaduct parapet rail repair has claimed on extension of time. This has not been agreed.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if the specification for grout has been changed in any way for any contract for the repair of parapet walls and rails of midland link motorways since the tender period.
§ Mrs. ChalkerA marginal change to the specification for grout has been made during the course of the current contract.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many contracts have been let for the repair of parapet walls and rails of the elevated sections of midland link motorways; and what are the values of these contracts and the companies awarded them.
§ Mrs. ChalkerOne contract has been awarded to McTay Construction Ltd. in the sum of £155,228.00 for the repair of parapet rails on Oldbury viaduct.