HC Deb 16 June 2003 vol 407 c22W
Mr. Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made on reducing travel costs for pensioners. [117861]

Mr. Jamieson

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer of 23 January 2003Official Report, columns 508–09W. This Government has guaranteed that older people (over age 60) and disabled people are entitled to a free bus pass allowing half-fare travel on local buses, as a minimum. That is better than anything else provided previously. We have also recently introduced a half-fare for older people (over age 60) and disabled people on many scheduled coach services, in return for the operators of those services receiving grant from my Department.