asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Statement by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 19 October (WS 91-2), what is the forecast (a) total toll revenue, and (b) surplus for the Dartford Crossing in the first year of operation of the proposed new charging structure.[HL7875]

Total annual revenue under the proposed new charging regime is estimated to be £78 million. For 2008-09 the Highways Agency currently forecasts expenditure of £25.3 million for the crossing. On this basis the forecast net revenue will amount to £52.7 million. As with the current arrangements, this will be spent on transport projects.