§ Mr. Porterasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will reconsider the policy of his Department in relation to tolls on estuarial crossings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerGovernments of both parties have for many years considered it right that estuarial crossings, which are very expensive to build, but provide exceptional benefits to users, should be paid for by those who use them rather than by the general public. Parliament has endorsed this view by enacting the statutory powers needed before tolls can be charged. My right hon. Friend does not propose any change in these arrangements.