Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 1989. It was answered by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 March 1989 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What procedures are operational to provide ministerial permission at short notice to waive the collection of tolls at the Severn bridge when requested in the interests of road safety & what procedures are available to waive the collection of tolls at the Severn bridge in order to speedily reduce tailbacks of traffic - (Holding answer 21 March 1989)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

149 c595W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Bridges Fees and charges Safety Roads Road traffic control Tolls Severn river crossing