§ 87. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Transport how many toll gates are now owned by and operated on behalf of British Railways; and when he expects these tolls will be abolished.
§ Mr. BarnesSix toll bridges and two toll roads. I am discussing with the British Transport Commission the question of freeing from tolls the two bridges which are on trunk routes As regards the remainder, the local authorities concerned have power to 25W acquire the toll rights and, as I informed them in a Circular dated 19th March, 1947, I am prepared to consider applications for grants from the Road Fund towards the cost of freeing those on classified roads.