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Written question asked by Ray Powell (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 April 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many miles of road surface have been laid with (a) whisper concrete and (b) porous asphalt since 18th May 1997. - Includes figures.
Answer

Sir Raymond Powell: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many miles of road surface have been laid with (a) whisper concrete and (b) porous asphalt since 18 May 1997. [37030] Mr. Hain: Nearly 14 miles of porous asphalt has been laid in Wales in the last five years although none since 18 May 1997. A contract for the first "whisper concrete" carriageway has been let, to be 7.5 miles in length, which will start to be laid next month.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37030; 310 c310-1W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Construction Pollution control Noise Materials Wales Roads Repairs and maintenance Concrete Bitumens
Contains statistics
Yes