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Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords]

Let us suppose that the hon. Gentleman’s new clause is accepted, and that in two years’ time we discover a substantial shortfall that cannot be addressed through redistribution, perhaps by taking money from Derbyshire, Staffordshire or even Tyne and Wear. Will he give an unequivocal commitment that any future Tory Government would match that shortfall? Will he give the House a clear financial commitment that they would find the money to address any shortfall that his amendment would create?