§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the implications for the tolling design of the Birmingham northern relief road of "Paying for Better Motorways", Cm. 2200.
§ Mr. Key"Paying for Better Motorways" makes it clear that no decisions have been taken on whether to charge directly for the use of existing motorways. Legislation would be required for any form of charging. We see no need to revise the current plans for the Birmingham northern relief road. The private sector has already taken on responsibility for costs and risks associated with the scheme.