§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will express the average toll charge per mile for a car in respect of the new Severn bridge crossing; and if he will make a statement. [236]
§ Mr. Watts[holding answer 21 November 1995]: I have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. Charles Kennedy, dated 23 November 1995:
245WAs you know, the Minister for Railways and Roads, Mr. John Watts, has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question about average toll charges per mile for a car in respect of the new Severn bridge crossing.The toll charges for the new Severn crossing will be the same as for the existing Severn bridge. For Category 1 Vehicles, that is motor cars and motor caravans, the toll charge per vehicle is at present £3.70. From 1 January 1996 the toll charge for motor cars will increase to £3.80 per vehicle.The toll level is not generally expressed as a charge per mile. However, the new Severn crossing, which is due to open in 1996, will be approximately 3 miles long and the average charge per mile for cars will therefore be about £1.27.I hope this is helpful.