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Proceeding contribution from Douglas Alexander (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 14 May 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords].

Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords]

I am aware that this is an issue of some debate. I re-emphasise the point I made a few moments ago: I do not anticipate changes to the freedom pass as a result of the Bill. A huge number of freedom passes are available across the capital, so we will need to take steps to ensure that they can be recognised and used outside the capital for the first time. That is why we are examining the practical issue of stickering the passes. We do not think it would be wise to have a wholesale turnaround of the freedom passes in 2008. The framework that has been negotiated for freedom passes is rightfully a matter for those in London, as opposed to it being one that is determined by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
460 c408 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Disability Disadvantaged Carers Administration Bus services Costs Cooperation Buses Concessions Community transport Borders Fares Fraud Finance Eligibility Greater London Exemptions Isles of Scilly Mental illness Local government finance Older people Public transport Pollution control Standards Tyne and Wear Wales Rural areas Tourism Scotland Young people Technology Road traffic control Subsidies Take-up Students Transport for London Scottish Executive Welsh Government Tickets Freedom pass
Legislation
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
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