§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if arrangements similar to the special arrangements for emergency work referred to by the Secretary of State for Transport in respect of the introduction of full competition for local authority highway works in England will apply in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsYes. The implementation date is 1 October 1997, which takes account of proposals for local government reorganisation.