HC Deb 11 June 2003 vol 406 c853W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to ensure that all pensioners have equal access to free travel across the UK. [117860]

Mr. Jamieson

My answer of 23 January 2003,Official Report, columns 508–09W, states that we have no plans to ensure that pensioners have equal access to free travel across the UK. In England it is for local authorities to decide whether to offer free travel in their area and a number have done that.