Clause 1
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords]
11:15 am
Paul Rowen (Shadow Minister, Transport; Rochdale, Liberal Democrat)
I understand what the Minister is saying. At the moment, however, the 1983 Act governs whether someone is classed as mentally ill. The amendment does broaden and extend the definition, which is what we would like to happen. I do not believe that the provision should apply only to someone who is classed as severely mentally ill, as she is suggesting. We should ensure that as many people as possible can use the concession.