§ 38. Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Transport how many agreements have been made by private bus companies, acting under the Transport Act regulations, with local authorities in granting concessionary fares to pensioners; and if he will name the companies and areas involved.
Mr. Bob BrownLocal authorities are free to make these arrangements with any bus company under the terms of the Transport Act, 1968. These powers are discretionary and their use is not reported to my right hon. Friend.