§ 32. Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received asking for the provision of season ticket facilities for the Forth and Tay Road Bridges; and what reply he has sent.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonEight relating to the Forth Bridge and five to the Tay Bridge since the bridges opened. No reply was sent to six as they were part of objections to the recently proposed increases in tolls on the Forth Bridge. The others were sent to the respective Joint Boards for their consideration.
§ Sir J. GilmourDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there is a case for looking at the regulations to enable regular users of these bridges to have season tickets on the basis of a discount, rather than on the basis allowed by the present regulation?
§ Mr. Wiliam HamiltonCan my hon. Friend say when the report on the projected toll increases is expected to be published, and will he say whether he has ruled out completely the abolition of tolls?
§ Dr. MabonI cannot give a date for the report. If there were difficulties in Fife we should have to look at the question of tolls, but I am glad to say that Fife is a booming county.