§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions who approved the employment of the road surfacing contractor in the recently completed road surfacing of the M5 Avonmouth Bridge Road; and what their previous record of experience was with this type of work. [27228]
§ Mr. SpellarThe specialist subcontractor who carried out the surfacing and waterproofing of the Avonmouth Bridge was employed by the main contractor for the strengthening works.
The main contractor has a contractual responsibility to the Highways Agency for the quality of its works and it is for it to decide which subcontractors are appropriate for the job.