§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the reciprocal arrangements for Northern Ireland pensioners to be entitled to free transport in Eire and for Eire pensioners to be entitled to transport concessions in Northern Ireland; and how the scheme is funded. [6452]
§ Mr. MossThere are no reciprocal arrangements. The cross-border free travel scheme is promoted and funded by the Republic of Ireland's Department of Social Welfare.