Mr. Buchanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when work is likely to commence on the proposed high-level bridge at Erskine; when it will be completed; and whether the bridge will be toll-paying.
§ Mr. RossI hope work will start within the period 1965–69, and the bridge should take about three years to build. As indicated by my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Transport, during the proceedings on the Severn Bridge Tolls Bill, it is our policy that tolls are an appropriate method of financing large river crossings such as this. I hope to discuss the financial arrangements further with the Joint Committee soon.