HC Deb 22 November 1995 vol 267 cc167-8W
Mr. Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will express the average toll charge per mile for a car in respect of the Skye bridge; and if he will make a statement. [237]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton:

[holding answer 21 November 1995]: The Skye crossing is approximately 1.5 miles long, of which the bridge itself is about 0.5 miles. A regular car user will pay £2.44 per crossing, equivalent to £1.63 mile. A car user at the non-discount price will pay £4.30 per crossing equivalent to £2.87 per mile. The tolls were fully discussed at the public local inquiry and are less than the pre-existing ferry fares.