§ Sir George YoungTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 9 June,Official Report, column 318, whether the £350 million worth of contracts planned for 1997–98 will now be proceeded with. [3427]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonCapital expenditure of £350 million on essential capital maintenance of roads and bridges planned for 1997–98 and we are proceeding with letting the necessary contracts.