New Clause 3
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill
4:45 pm
Gillian Merron (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport; Lincoln, Labour)
I am slightly perplexed by the intentions behind the new clause because it almost replicates the existing concessionary fares working group, although it attempts to put the group on a statutory basis. I believe that the hon. Gentleman’s comments indicate that the intention is to formalise the consultative arrangements between the Department, local authorities, operators and user groups. If that is the case, I would have to ask hon. Members to cite specific examples.