Written question asked by Eric Martlew (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: Pursuant to the Answer from the Minister of State, Scottish Office, of 22nd January, Official Report, column 608W, what assessment he has made of the merits of including the construction of the M74 from the Scottish border to junction 44 on the M6 in the M6 DBFO contract; and when he expects construction to begin.

Answer: Mr. Martlew: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer from the Minister of State, Scottish Office, of 22 January, Official Report, column 608, what assessment he has made of the merits of including the construction of the M74 from the Scottish border to junction 44 on the M6 in the M6--design, build, finance and operate--contract; and when he expects construction to begin. [13002] Mr. Watts: The bid from the private sector for constructing the improvements to the A74 between Carlisle and Guardsmill as part of the M6 DBFO is being assessed for value for money and affordability.

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