§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what account he took of Schedule 1 to the Skye Bridge Crossing Toll Order in allowing the sale of books of 20 discounted tickets for the Skye Toll Bridge. [46717]
§ Mr. McLeishThe Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order (Variation) Order 1997 (S.I.1997/2941) was laid on 11 December 1997 and came into force on 1 January 1998. Under the terms of this Order, Schedule 1 to The Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order 1992 (S.I.1992/1501) was varied to set lower base tolls for all categories of vehicles eligible for discounts and to provide for the sale of books of 20 non-transferable discount vouchers for motorcycles and cars. These variations implement the toll reductions announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 4 July 1997,Official Report, columns 288–90.