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<p>I have discussed tolling at the Severn crossings with both the First Minister and the Welsh Finance Minister, and with ministerial colleagues in the UK Government.</p><p>I understand the concerns regarding the cost of Severn crossings tolls, particularly those of the haulage industry, which were most recently expressed to me when I was in Newport with the Prime Minister on 1 November. I intend to have further discussions with the haulage industry in Wales to explore options to assist them, but the Government has been clear that it will need to continue to toll after the current concession ends in 2018 in order to recover costs incurred by UK taxpayers in relation to the crossings and to fund ongoing maintenance.</p> |