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FTA outlines impact of tolls on supply chain providers

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FTA outlines impact of tolls on supply chain providers

Monday, 26/7/2010 12:28
A review into the tolls faced by supply chain and logistics providers which use the Severn Crossing has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

The Welsh Assembly Government has revealed it is to consider the economic impact of tolls on the bridge, while the FTA has confirmed it is now seeking similar action from politicians in Westminster.

As part of the campaign, the FTA has met with David Jones, parliamentary under secretary of state for Wales, to propose a new payment structure for commercial vehicles.

Ian Gallagher, the FTA's head of policy for Wales, said the delivery of goods between Wales and England is currently "priced at a premium".

He added: "Mr Jones has reassured us that he will be raising our concerns with the relevant government departments and we hope that our meeting today was the first dialogue in a successful relationship."

The FTA's members operate over 200,000 goods vehicles, which is almost half the UK fleet.

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