§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what contracts in the construction or supply of the second Servern crossing are held by foreign companies; what countries are represented; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe letting of contracts relating to the second Severn crossing is entirely a matter for the concessionaire for the project, Severn River Crossing plc, and its contractor for the design and construction of the new bridge, the John Laing-GTM Entrepose Joint Venture. However, I understand from the latter company that the majority of contracts let to date have been awarded to British companies, and that over 90 per cent. of the construction materials to be used in the bridge is expected to come from the United Kingdom.