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Tolls

Asked by Greg SmithConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 16561

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to use the powers contained in the Highways (Finance) Bill to introduce user charging or tolls on any road that is currently free to use.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Government has no plans to use the powers in the Highways (Financing) Bill to introduce user charging or tolls on any road that is currently free to use.

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