idley prepares for Severn tolls appeal

18th January 1986, Page 5

18th January 1986

Page 5

Page 5, 18th January 1986 — idley prepares for Severn tolls appeal

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'LLS on the Severn Bridge Id rise again, following Government's decision to cal against the High Court ng that last year's rise was ;al.

h e toll for lorries and

coaches rose from 40p to last June, but Gwent County Council successfully challenged Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley in the High Court over the new prices for the bridge. As a result the Government had to reinstate the old level of tolls on December 12.

But now Ridley has lodged his appeal. He says that he acted within his powers under the Severn Bridge Tolls Act