§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance he has issued to second tier authorities about the effect of the Transport Act 1985 on their provision of bus passes for pensioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy Department, acting jointly with the Departments of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, will very shortly be publishing guidance on the provision of concessionary fare schemes under the Transport Act 1985 addressed to all authorities with public transport responsibilities.