§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list existing contracts between the Highways Agency and the United Kingdom company Newarthill and its subsidiaries. [9722]
§ Mr. WattsNewarthill is the ultimate parent company of a number of subsidiary firms making up the Sir Robert McAlpine group. The Highways Agency's business contracts are confined to Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd., which is presently undertaking one contract in joint venture with Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd. The contract is the A406 Silver street to Hall lane, Fore street underpass, which commenced on 24 April 1995.