HL Deb 08 July 1999 vol 603 c116WA
Earl Attlee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What changes in tolls for the Humber Bridge have been approved over the last five years. [HL3442]

Lord Whitty

In August 1997, following a public inquiry, the first toll increases at the Humber Bridge since 1989 were approved to restore the real value of the tolls set in 1981. The tolls charged prior to the implementation of this decision in September 1997 and those charged since are as follows:

Category of Vehicle Toll (£) to 7/9/97 Toll (£) from 8/9/97 Toll (£) from 1/4/98 Toll (£) from 12/10/98
Motor cycle 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Car
Goods Vehicle under 3.5 tonnes 1.60 1.90 2.10 2.30
Goods Vehicle over 3.5 but under 7.5 tonnes
Car with trailer Motor Caravan Small bus (up to 16 passengers excl. driver) 2.90 3.30 3.70 4.10
Goods Vehicle over 7.5 tonnes, 2 axles
Large bus (17 or more passengers excl. driver) 6.50 7.50 8.40 9.20
Goods Vehicle over 7.5 tonnes, 3 axles 8.70 10.00 11.20 12.30
Goods Vehicle over 7.5 tonnes, 4 or more axles 10.90 12.50 14.00 15.40