§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the repair and renewal work on the Severn bridge will be completed; and what is the current estimated total cost of this work.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe recently awarded contract for the resurfacing should be completed around the end of next year. The estimated total cost of the repair and renewal work for the strengthening of the crossing is £69.1 million.
§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive the report of the inspector who conducted the inquiry into the Government's proposal to increase toll charges on the Severn bridge.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThis is a matter for the inspector, who is working on his report.