Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: Pursuant to his answer of 22 July, Official Report, column 494, concerning shadow toll payment mechanisms, what factors are being considered in the development work on payment mechanisms.

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 22 July, Official Report, column 494, concerning shadow toll payment mechanisms, what factors are being considered in the development work on payment mechanisms. [10680] Ms Glenda Jackson: The development work is exploring the feasibility of a refined payment mechanism, the reward structure, appropriate allocation of risk, and the implications for the value for money which might be on offer under a refined mechanism.

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