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1685533

registered interest
date	29/01/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national freedom pass for pensioners to utilise public transport across the United Kingdom.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	11716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2024 answer text <p>Concessionary travel is a devolved policy area so the administrative arrangements in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland differ from those in England. The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 does include a power to allow for mutual recognition of concessionary bus passes across the UK through regulations in the future, however there are no plans at present to introduce such an arrangement.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 06/02/2024 11:51:47 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1585063

registered interest
date	07/02/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has been made of the potential merits of standardising free travel arrangements for people over 60 across England.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
uin	141547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2023 answer text <p>The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme is a scheme that provides free off-peak bus travel for those of pensionable age (currently 66) in England. Expenditure on the scheme was around £896m in 2021/22. Local Authorities are already able to provide free travel for the over 60s at their own discretion, funded by local resources. We receive a number of requests to expand the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme and need to carefully consider the financial impact of expanding the scheme on the public purse.</p><p> </p><p>In the 2021 National Bus Strategy we committed to a review of a number of aspects of concessionary travel, including the appeals process, reimbursement guidance and the reimbursement calculator and we plan to undertake this work in 2023.</p><p> </p><p>For rail travel, the Senior Railcard is available for the over 60s, offering one third off a wide range of tickets.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 22/02/2023 10:29:05 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1568257

registered interest
date	18/01/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the (a) scope of and (b) eligibility for (i) free and (ii) discounted student travel in the context of the cost of living crisis.
tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
uin	126745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2023 answer text <p>Local authorities already have the powers to extend both the scope and eligibility of free and discounted student travel if it makes sense in their area.</p> answering member constituency North West Durham answering member printed Mr Richard Holden question first answered 25/01/2023 11:58:38 answering member 4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden
tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1463325

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions has he had with the Department for Work and Pensions on ensuring those eligible are made aware of the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	2625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2022 answer text <p>The Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card arises from a bi-lateral arrangement between the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Discussions about awareness are therefore a matter for DWP and RDG. However, Job seekers who are eligible can apply at a Jobcentre and will be notified by their Work Coach if they are eligible.</p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 19/05/2022 09:33:12 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1463326

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate has he made of the number of journeys taken using the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card in the 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	2626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2022 answer text <p>The Department does not hold this information as rail ticket sales data is managed by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) on behalf of train operators. The RDG can be contacted at <a href="mailto:info@raildeliverygroup.com" target="_blank">info@raildeliverygroup.com</a></p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 19/05/2022 09:35:31 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1438966

registered interest
date	08/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to ensure that Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK are able to access free transport.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	136601
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport is considering what can be offered to Ukrainian refugees by way of free travel in Great Britain in line with other government initiatives. We are working closely with other Departments across Government to ensure a joined-up approach to support for refugees in the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Witney answering member printed Robert Courts question first answered 16/03/2022 11:06:55 answering member 4589 label Biography information for Robert Courts
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1365247

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend off-peak travel on Fridays to encourage leisure travel.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
uin	HL3610
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/11/2021 answer text <p>We are working with the rail industry to develop a number of recovery initiatives, focused on restoring passenger confidence in travelling by rail.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/11/2021 12:32:00 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

1303612

registered interest
date	17/03/2021
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether disabled persons' (1) railcards, and (2) bus passes, are only valid for use after 9.30am; and if so, (a) why, and (b) what assessment they have made of the impact of such time restrictions on the use of those passes to commute to work.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL14313
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2021 answer text <p>Unlike most railcards, the disabled persons railcard can be used before 09.30am, with no peak time restrictions on its use.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>With regard to bus travel, the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers concessionary pass holders free bus travel from 09.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays. The times of the concession were set out in the Transport Act 2000. This allows pass holders to take advantage of the increased operational capacity available after the morning peak travel time.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Concessionary Travel Act 2007, local authorities in England have the power to offer additional local concessions, such as extending the hours of the concession, and three quarters of authorities already do so. This policy area is kept under review.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 31/03/2021 13:17:23 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1179106

registered interest
date	21/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the role of (a) easitNETWORK and (b) other discount travel schemes in achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	18944
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2020 answer text <p>We have made no specific assessment of the role of easitNETWORK in achieving new zero emissions by 2050. We are committed to improving the attractiveness of rail, having recently introduced the 16-17 Saver and 26-30 railcards, with a commitment to introducing a new railcard for veterans later this year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 26/02/2020 12:21:05 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1151902

registered interest
date	23/10/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Travel: Concessions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of extending the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to peak-time travel.
tabling member constituency	Luton South
tabling member printed	Mr Gavin Shuker
uin	4308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2019 answer text <p>No estimate has been made of the cost of extending the statutory English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to include pre-9.30am travel.</p><p> </p><p>Concessionary travel legislation gives all local authorities in England the power to introduce local concessions in addition to their statutory obligations, including free or discounted travel before 9.30am.</p><p> </p><p>This is the most commonly offered local concession – 69 of the 89 Travel Concession Authorities in England (outside London) offered free or discounted travel before 9.30am to pass holders in 2018/19.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 28/10/2019 12:40:10 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4013 label Biography information for Mr Gavin Shuker