Further to the answer to question S1W-25867 by Lewis Macdonald on 28 May 2002, whether the Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh A87 Extension (Skye …

Answered Asked by Irene McGugan SNP Lodged 11 Jul 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-25867 by Lewis Macdonald on 28 May 2002, whether the Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh A87 Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order (SI 1992/1501) specifically does not itself contain the power to (a) charge tolls and (b) assign toll-charging powers to a concessionaire on the A87.

The answer

Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 8 Aug 2002 · 28 days after it was lodged, on time

The power to charge tolls at the Skye Bridge is set out in section 27 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and is implemented in The Invergarry-Kyle of Lochalsh Trunk Road (A87) Extension (Skye Bridge Crossing) Toll Order 1992. The power to assign the charging and collection of tolls is set out in section 28 of the 1991 Act and given effect by the 1992 Toll Order and the related Assignation Statement.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-27533 by reference.