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Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Concessionary Bus Fares Scheme

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent assessment he has made of reimbursement rates to local authorities for their expenditure under the national concessionary bus fares scheme; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government provide funding to local authorities to allow them to reimburse bus operators for concessionary travel. This funding now totals around £1 billion per annum and the Government are confident that there is sufficient funding in total for statutory concessionary fares. The rates set by local authorities for reimbursing bus operators are a matter for them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c356W;489 c358W; 261718
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Bus services Concessions
Link
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