Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What changes in tolls for the Humber Bridge have been approved over the last five years. [HL3442]
§ Lord WhittyIn 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