<p>Tolls on the Severn Bridges</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:06 pm on 22 November 2016.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:06, 22 November 2016

Well, I’d prefer it if we controlled the tolls ourselves—they are in Wales, after all. That would be a significant step forward. I think the problem is that I have seen so many different figures for the maintenance of both bridges. They range from £20 million plus to over £100 million, I've seen as well. I think the issue is what the condition of the original bridge is. So, I think it's hugely important that there is a proper survey of both bridges, so it's understood what the liabilities that surround those bridges are, and also what the maintenance costs are likely to be going forward. Then we’ll have a better idea of what money needs to be found in order for the tolls to be abolished.