Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 April 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what discussions he has had with rail companies on the introduction of further fare concessions for retired people.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with rail companies on the introduction of further fare concessions for retired people. [158385] Mr. Hill: There have been no discussions. The franchise agreement under which rail services are provided require train operating companies to participate in mandatory railcard schemes, including one for senior citizens, based on the railcards offered by British Rail. Participation in these schemes will be a requirement in any new franchise negotiated under the Strategic Rail Authority's replacement programme. Any further concession would be a matter for the Association of Train Operating Companies to consider.

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