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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Chisholm (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
For what reason top soil was buried by contractors constructing the bypass at Kintore in Aberdeenshire.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland for what reason topsoil was buried by contractors constructing the bypass at Kintore in Aberdeenshire. [3513] Mr. Chisholm: Top soil was retained as part of the foundation of some sections of the road for geotechnical reasons. In all other sections top soil has been stripped and stockpiled for later landscape use, in accordance with normal practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3513; 296 c183-4W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Construction Roads Bypasses A96 Kintore