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Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2008. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bus Services: Homelessness

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his policy is on the provision of bus passes for people aged over 60 years with no fixed abode; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Local authorities are responsible for assessing eligibility for concessionary bus travel. They are required to issue passes to elderly and eligible disabled people whose "sole or principle residence" is within their area. Provided there is suitable evidence, we believe that it is possible for people of no fixed abode to fulfil this criterion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
481 c828W; 229455
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Bus services Concessions
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk