§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has for officials to liaise with representatives of local government on the implementation of the national minimum standard for local authority concessionary fares. [54247]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThere will be consultation with local government when the legislation is being prepared.
§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions by what date he expects implementation of the national minimum standard for local authority concessionary fares for elderly people, as proposed in the Transport White Paper, to start. [54248]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe necessary primary legislation will be brought forward as soon as Parliamentary time permits.