§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will discuss with the Severn Bridges Company(a) the net reduction of credit card payments and (b) discount schemes for commuters. [139834]
§ Mr. HillThe Secretary of State has no plans to discuss these matters with Severn River Crossing plc. The Severn Bridges Regulations stipulate cash payment at tollbooths. A pre-payment system is already in operation, which allows discounts for frequent users.