§ 21. Mr. Wattsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what action has been taken to improve the efficiency of road maintenance by local authorities.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyRegulations providing for local authorities to put more of their highway work out to competition as from 1 April 1987 were laid before the House on 19 February.
The objectives are better value for money for ratepayers and increased opportunities for the private sector.