The Severn Crossings Toll - Welsh Affairs Committee Contents


Written evidence from Rod Bowden

  The impact of tolls on small businesses/businesses are two-fold. It discourages free movement between areas. Wales needs an efficient exchange of trade. It discourages businesses from settling in Wales. It is a cost that has to be taken into account. Grants won't help. Sensible businesses look at the long term costs. Small to medium size companies rely heavily on road transport. Without doubt it is small businesses that are not being supported by government.

August 2010






 
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