§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to offer compensation to householders whose homes have been covered in dirt and dust during the shotblasting work on the Thornbridge viaduct of the M6 motorway.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Department's standard conditions of contract require contractors to be insured against third party claims. The contract for the re-painting of Thornbridge viaduct is a standard one and the contractor has circulated local residents with a local telephone number to contact if they have grievances to report.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost of the painting contract on the Thornbridge viaduct of the M6 motorway; and when he expects the work will be completed.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThis contract was awarded last May to Colebrand Contracting Ltd. in the sum of £473,092 and is due for completion in October 1987.