I was interested to hear what my hon. Friend said about what is defined as a local service. I want the Minister to give me guidance on a service in my constituency. Although bus services in Hertfordshire are largely the responsibility of the county council, within the borough of Broxbourne it was decided some months ago to provide a funded service from some of the main locations—the towns—to Chase Farm hospital. The bus is provided by the council, and people pay £5 one way and £5 to return. Would that be defined as a local service under the Bill? If so, would it be required to provide concessionary travel? Although the county council has responsibility for bus services, this one is provided by a local council in the county of Hertfordshire.
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Charles Walker
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 June 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [Lords].
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