Written question asked by Harold Elletson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 January 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What is the estimated cost to public funds of (a) completing the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage and (b) dismantling and removing the superstructure and foundations already in place and returning the site to the condition which obtained before construction commenced.

Answer: Mr. Elletson: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the estimated cost to public funds of (a) completing the construction of the Cardiff Bay barrage and (b) dismantling and removing the superstructure and foundations already in place and returning the site to the condition which obtained before construction commenced; and if he will make a statement. [10723] Mr. Hague: The barrage contracts are operational matters for the corporation; I will ask the chief executive to write to the hon. Member and will arrange for a copy of his response to be placed in the Library of the House.

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