Forth Road Bridge (Hansard, 17 January 1986)

§ Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to exclude the Forth road bridge approach roads from the responsibility of the Forth road bridge joint board.

§ Mr. Ancram
No.

§ Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what additional income he estimates will be received as a result of his decision to increase tolls on the Forth road bridge.

§ Mr. Ancram
It is estimated that revenue from tolls will be increased by between £1.2 million and £1.5 million per annum.

§ Mr. Gordon Brown
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland from what date he plans to levy increased tolls on users of the Forth road bridge.

§ Mr. Ancram
My right hon. and learned Friend will bring the necessary order into effect on a date to be determined after consultation with the Joint Board.