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Asked by Naomi

AQW 5434/08 Written question to the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what plans he has to ensure that free travel passes for the over 60s are extended to cover the United Kingdom, as well as throughout Ireland.

Asked by Naomi Long MLA on 4 April 2008

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
4 April 2008
Answer due by
18 April 2008
Answered
17 April 200813 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

I have no plans at present to seek reciprocity of free travel arrangements in England, Scotland and Wales. There are no plans to reduce the qualifying age for the free travel scheme in the south, so it would not be feasible to reduce the age for cross-border travel for residents of the north.

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