Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lindsay Hoyle (Labour), on Monday, 19 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 66 members in total.

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PENSIONER TRAVEL

That this House notes the advantaged enjoyed by pensioners in Wales, London and many cities and metropolitan districts throughout England who enjoy transport on public transport or free bus travel; recognises that many elderly people are totally dependent on public transport and that the costs of this account for a significant portion of their disposable income; estimates that the cost of introducing free pensioner travel on public transport across the United Kingdom would cost in the region of ??300 million; and calls on the Government to provide free public transport for all pensioners during off-peak hours in order to improve the welfare of pensioners.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PENSIONER TRAVEL (446A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Gregory Campbell (primary, Democratic Unionist Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 20 January 2004. It has been signed by 10 members in total.

Line 1, after 'London', insert 'Northern Ireland.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

446 

446A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Concessions Pensioners Older people Public transport

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk