HC Deb 20 March 1957 vol 567 cc47-8W
39. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is the present position with regard to the negotiations for the freeing of Selby bridge from tolls; and what are the principles which he has applied in the last three cases when toll bridge rights have been acquired and the bridges freed.

Mr. Watkinson

Certain preliminary points have now been clarified with the owner's solicitors which should enable negotiations to proceed. I have not previously acquired toll rights in respect of any bridges on trunk routes.