Severn Bridge: Tolls Debate

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Severn Bridge: Tolls

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Wednesday 24th June 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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I am always grateful for my noble friend’s interventions.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
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Is the Minister aware that in Scotland, all parties agreed to the abolition of the tolls? There have been no adverse effects and it has all been beneficial. If it is good enough for Scotland, why is it not good enough for Wales?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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Crossings in Scotland are a devolved matter, as the noble Lord is aware.