§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the original estimated cost of the work on the Conwy tunnels; and what is the current estimate of the total cost.
§ Mr. RobertsIn 1986 when the formal decision to proceed was made and the main contract let, the estimated full cost of the scheme was £158.4 million of which the main contract comprised £102 million. The balance of £56.4 million comprised land, advance works, design and supervision costs.
The latest estimate of the total cost of the scheme is £170.8 million, as set out in the Welsh Office commentary on public expenditure in Wales 1990–91 to 1992–93, published in March.
§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what date work commenced on the Conwy tunnels; what was to be the original date of completion; and what is now the estimated date of completion.
§ Mr. RobertsWork commenced on Conwy crossing on 3 November 1986 and the projected date for completion at the time was January 1991. However, the contract date for completion is currently August 1991.