§ Mr. Hall-Davisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made with preparations for the commencement of work on the improvements to the A590 between Meathop and Sampool Bridge; and when he expects work to commence.
§ Mr. HoramObjections to the draft line and side roads orders are at present being considered. Subject to the satisfactory completion of the statutory procedures and to the availability of funds, it is hoped to start work on this scheme in 1979.
Commercial vehicles Cars Concessions Dartford Tunnel … … LGV* (up to 30 cwt. unladen): 25p. 25p Books of tickets (varying numbers at 10 per cent, discount). HGV† (over 30 cwt. unladen with 2 axles): 40p. HGV (over 30 cwt. unladen with more than 2 axles): 60p. Dunham Bridge … … 15p–30p according to number of wheels. 10p None. Mersey Tunnels … … Goods vehicles up to 3 tons unladen: 25p 25p None. Goods vehicles over 3 tons unladen: 60p. Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge. LGV (up to 30 cwt. unladen): 11p. 5p None. HGV (over 30 cwt. unladen): 30p. Selby Bridge … … 4p per ton laden weight. 4p Monthly (calendar) tickets at 96p. Various discounts for local users. Severn Bridge … … 12p. 12p Books of 50 tickets at 10 per cent, discount. Tamar Bridge … … LGV (up to 2 tons unladen): 15p. 15p Books of 20 tickets at 50 per cent, discount. HGV (over 2 but not more than 7 tons unladen): 40p. HGV (over 7 tons unladen): 70p. Tyne Tunnel … … LGV (up to 30 cwt. unladen): 15p. 15p None. HGV (over 30 cwt. unladen): 40p. * LGV—Light goods vehicle. † HGV—Heavy goods vehicle. Dunham and Selby Bridges are privately owned, the Severn Bridge is owned by the Secretary of State and the other crossings are local authority owned.