While the bridge may be a fairly important factor in this part of Scotland, I feel if £2 billion is being spent then it should be for all of the UK’s benefit, especially in times when the ability to finance projects is slightly harder than previously.
The new Forth bridge will not be paid for with a cash advance from the UK treasury.
The chancellor’s department has rejected a request from the Scottish government to spread the cost of the £2bn bridge over 20 years.