Severn tolls campaign - an update

Since starting a campaign to reduce the tolls on the Severn crossings, I have had lots of meetings with MPs and AMs, keen to show their support on behalf of their constituents. Together with colleagues from Freight Transport Association, we attended meetings with the Deputy First Minster, who eventually agreed to a study on the impact of the tolls on the Welsh economy and on Welsh businesses

I have also submitted written evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committe for the inquiry they are carrying out into the impact of the tolls and will be attending to give oral evidence later in October.  I would like to take this opportunity to ask fellow members for their views on the cost of the tolls and how they impact on their businesses.  It isn't always obvious who pays the toll, is the cost passed on to the end user for instance, or do companies have no choice but to absorb the cost themselves, or do the tolls have little impact in this region?

You can contact me either by email at denise.lovering@glencom.co.uk or by phone on 029 2085 8000

I look forward to hearing from you