HC Deb 01 March 1995 vol 255 c592W
Mr. Michael Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement regarding the outstanding debt on the Humber bridge; and what proposals he envisages to repay the debt.

Mr. Watts

The debt currently stands at £435 million. Primary legislation will be needed to write off or suspend debt which cannot be serviced from toll revenue.

Mr. Michael Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for privatising the Humber bridge.

Mr. Watts

There are no present proposals to privatise the Humber bridge.