§ 30. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress being made on the repairs and maintenance work on the Severn bridge; when he now expects the work to be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyThe options for strengthening the crossing as set out in the consultants' feasibility report are still being studied. Meanwhile, the essential maintenance work programmed for this autumn is proceeding and is expected to be completed early next month.
§ 40. Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the total revenue obtained from tolls upon the Severn bridge; and what is the total cost of collecting that revenue in the latest available 12 month period.
§ Mrs. Chalker£2,746,407 was obtained from tolls on the Severn bridge in the year ending 31 March 1982 and the cost of collecting it was £482,941.