Written question asked by Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2003. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Government will return to the Scottish Executive the revenue derived following the Scottish Executive's decision to pay the VAT on the Skye Bridge toll.

Answer: Mr. Charles Kennedy: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the Government will return to the Scottish Executive the revenue derived following the Scottish Executive's decision to pay the VAT on the Skye Bridge toll. [90899] John Healey: Any agreements entered into by the Scottish Executive in respect of the Skye Bridge following the imposition of VAT on tolls will be funded from within the existing 2002 Spending Review settlement.

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