§ Mr. BestTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make extra funds available for local authorities to pay for free, full-fare travel opportunities for pensioners in England. [116951]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer to my reply of 23 January 2003 to the hon. Member for Romford (Mr. Rosindell),Official Report, columns 508–09W. We have no plans to make extra funds available for local authorities in England beyond the present provision.