HC Deb 20 March 1989 vol 149 c403W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if the contract for the study of the A36 through West Wellow was put out to competitive tender.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

A study was commissioned in September 1986 without competition. The appointment of consultants for design announced on 14 March 1989 followed competitive tender.