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How much was raised (a) by each toll bridge and (b) in total from toll bridges in Scotland in each year from 1990 to 1996. - Inc table.

Asked by
Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 February 1997
Reference
15894; 290 c435-6W
House
House of Commons

If he has issued a report in respect of the Skye toll bridge in accordance with Clause 41 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. - Reports were laid 16 July 1992, 20 July 1993 and 28 June 1996.

Asked by
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 February 1997
Reference
14627; 290 c132W
House
House of Commons

When he expects the report on the Erskine Bridge collision to be published. - Will issue a full statement on the findings of the report shortly.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 January 1997
Reference
12964; 289 c249W
House
House of Commons

If he will publish the total recorded traffic flow figures over the Skye Bridge during those toll-free days during the recent Christmas and New Year holidays; if he will provide typical average figures for non-holiday mid-week days during December and January. - Figs given.

Asked by
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
23 January 1997
Reference
12393; 288 c752W;288 c751-2W
House
House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the advantages of using Portree Sheriff Court for the purposes of hearing Skye Bridge toll non-payment cases.

Asked by
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
10840; 288 c209-10W
House
House of Commons

If he will estimate the additional cost per week of extending sitting days at Dingwall Sheriff Court from three to five for the purposes of accommodating the extra demands of Skye Bridge toll non-payment cases; and what estimate he has made of the impact upon progress on other court cases...

Asked by
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c210W; 10842;10843
House
House of Commons

Scottish Grand Committee adjournment debate on Skye Bridge tolls.(Committee sitting in Edinburgh).

Lead member
Charles Kennedy
Answering member
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
Department
Scotland Office
Type
Adjournment debates
Committee
Scottish Grand Committee
Date
13 January 1997
Reference
SGC c69-78
House
House of Commons

What is the location of the gas and water pipes on the Erskine Bridge; and what assessment the Health and Safety Executive has made of them.

Asked by
Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 December 1996
Reference
9071; 287 c564W;287 c564-5W
House
House of Commons

If the Minister of State has now carried out his undertaking to the hon Member for Linlithgow to study his speech in the House on 17 April during the debate on rail privatisation in respect of action to preserve the Forth rail bridge. - (Failed OPQ).

Asked by
Tam Dalyell (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Grand Committee
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 April 1996
Reference
SGC c54; 26238
House
House of Commons

What was the total revenue from bridge tolls in Scotland in (a) 1978 and (b) 1995. - Inc table.

Asked by
John Home Robertson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 February 1996
Reference
15888; 272 c213W;272 c195W
House
House of Commons

On which date the capital cost of the Forth Road Bridge is expected to be paid off; and if he will comment on (a) his intentions for tolling thereafter and (b) the future allocation of toll revenues.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
23 January 1996
Reference
270 c192W; 11517
House
House of Commons

Who he has consulted on the subject of a Creagan road bridge; what plans he has for further consultations; and various questions on same.

Asked by
Baroness Michie of Gallanach (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 January 1996
Reference
269 c544-5W;269 c543W; 8544;8543;8585;8542
House
House of Commons

What is the latest available total number of cases referred to the local procurator fiscal in respect of non-payment of the Skye Bridge toll; when he expect the procurator fiscal to report further; if such alleged offences will be subject to civil or criminal proceedings.

Asked by
Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
16 January 1996
Reference
8677; 269 c546W;269 c544W
House
House of Commons

If he will list the single crossing charge for cars on all toll bridges in Scotland. - List given.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 January 1996
Reference
7237; 269 c139W
House
House of Commons

What estimate he has made of the annual loss to the Treasury over (a) 15 years and (b) 25 years, of compensating the Skye Bridge Company, or its parent company, for removal of tolls from the Skye Bridge, while retaining its maintenance responsibilities.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 January 1996
Reference
7235; 269 c139W
House
House of Commons

If he will place in the Library the full terms of the contractual agreement between Her Majesty's Government and the Skye Bridge Company, or its parent company.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 January 1996
Reference
7234; 269 c138W
House
House of Commons

If he will arrange for advance signs to be placed on the trunk road approaches to the Skye Bridge, indicating the level of tolls.

Asked by
Brian Wilson (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 January 1996
Reference
7236; 269 c139W
House
House of Commons

What surveys he has conducted into the popularity of the bridge to Skye amongst the local residents.

Asked by
Barry Field (Conservative)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 December 1995
Reference
5213; 268 c1287W;268 c1284-5W
House
House of Commons

If specific funding has been allocated for the replacement of the Kincardine Bridge, the building of a bypass and an improved West Fife road network; and various other questions on Kincardine bridge.

Asked by
Rachel Squire (Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 December 1995
Reference
268 c1288-9W;268 c1286W; 6724;6834;6835;6836;6837;6931
House
House of Commons

When the Forth Road Bridge was last painted; how many people were involved; what was the cost to public funds.

Asked by
Harry Greenway (Conservative)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 December 1995
Reference
5496; 268 c1288W;268 c1285-6W
House
House of Commons