A.46 Cabinet committee on infrastructure - The Prime Minister has asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to chair a new cabinet committee on infrastructure. This committee will show decisive leadership in tackling planning and regulatory delays and addressing key commercial and policy issues, to support the delivery of the 40 infrastructure projects and programmes most critical to growth.
A.47 Humber Bridge - The Government will write-down £150 million of debt on the Humber Bridge, allowing tolls to fall from £3.00 to £1.50 for cars. Alongside the reduction in tolls the Government expects the Bridge Board and local authorities in the region to agree to a radical reform package for the governance of the bridge.
A.48 Metal theft - The Government will invest £5 million to set up a nationwide taskforce to target metal thieves and scrap metal dealers who illegally trade in stolen metal.
A.49 East London river crossing - The Government will work with the Mayor of London and Transport for London to explore options for proposed additional river crossings, for example at Silvertown.
A.50 Devolved administrations - Where appropriate the devolved administrations will receive Barnett consequentials to invest in their key infrastructure priorities. £50 million will be made available to replace the Caledonian Sleeper feet, to improve on-train facilities and improve cross-border services. This is subject to the Scottish Government agreeing to provide the remainder of the funding. (o)