§ Mr. PatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will now introduce legislation to make it mandatory for local authorities to provide a uniform concessionary free bus scheme for those aged over 60 years in their area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloLocal authorities are best placed to decide what is appropriate for their area, and they already have powers to provide concessionary fares on local bus services for those of state pensionable age.
We have no plans to interfere with these arrangements.