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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.


Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what progress he has made in introducing the national minimum half-fare scheme for pensioners with respect to coach travel; and if he will make a statement. - We are currently considering next steps in the light of our discussions so far with the industry on the introduction of this scheme.
Answer

Vernon Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what progress he has made in introducing the national minimum half-fare scheme for pensioners with respect to coach travel; and if he will make a statement. [42719] Ms Keeble: We are currently considering next steps in the light of our discussions so far with the industry on the introduction of this scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42719; 381 c1086W;381 c1088W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Bus services Concessions Fares Pensioners Older people
Link
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