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Proceeding contribution from David Clelland (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]

Indeed I have. In fact, among the early complaints that we received from elderly people about the scheme was that, although they welcome the idea of returning to free fares, they did not want them at the cost of student concessions and other bus services, which is how the increase was paid for. We still receive those complaints, which is why the issue needs to be ironed out. Some elderly people were upset that that was the outcome of this otherwise welcome scheme. What measures do Ministers propose to deal with the problem of bus companies exploiting concessionary fares to their advantage?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
460 c419 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
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 Pensioners Local government finance Older people Public transport Pollution control Staff Scotland Standards Young people Wales Technology Road traffic control Tourism Rural areas Subsidies Take-up Students Transport for London Scottish Executive Welsh Government Tickets Tyne and Wear Freedom pass
Legislation
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
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