§ David MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of the cost of reimbursing local authorities for their concessionary travel schemes in(a) London, (b) England, (c) Scotland and (d) Wales if the age requirement for men and women is equalised at 60. [2802]
§ Mr. ByersIn Scotland and Wales concessionary travel is devolved, as are the resources to cover for the additional costs. In England it is estimated that equalising entitlement to concessionary travel at age 60 for men and women will cost up to £50 million per year. That figure is broken down as follows:
- (a) London—£15 million,
- (b) rest of England—£35 million.