§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he proposes to abolish tolls on the Forth road bridge and the Tay road bridge; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of Slate for Scotland what were the costs of the collection of tolls on the Tay road bridge in the years 1986 and 1987; and what were the interest charges paid in respect of the Tay road bridge during the same period.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe collection of tolls on the bridge is the responsibility of the Tay Road Bridge joint board. However, I understand that collection costs for the years 1985–86 and 1986–87 amounted to £352,000 and £350,000 respectively. Interest charges on the loan outstanding to the Secretary of State amounted to £208,096 and £206,328 respectively.