Petition 1107 (pdf size 130 KB posted 19.12.2007)
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Petition by
Robin Falconer
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Open Petitions - Petition PE1107
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Petition by Robin Falconer, on behalf of Highland Youth Voice, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to reduce public transport fares for all under 18 year olds in full time education and to make provision for young people with no income to either travel free or pay only half the adult fare.
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Petitioner:
Robin Falconer
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| On behalf of: Highland Youth Voice |
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Number of signatures:
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788
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Date lodged:
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18 December 2007
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| SPICe Briefing: Briefing for PE1107 |
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Summary:
Written Submissions for PE1107
29 January 2008 : The Committee agreed to seek responses to the issues raised in the petition from the Scottish Government, Young Scot, Scottish Youth Parliament and First Group plc. Link to Official Report 29 January 2008
13 May 2008 : The Committee agreed to invite the Scottish Government to respond to the points raised in the written submissions, particularly those from the petitioner, Young Scot and the Scottish Youth Parliament and to indicate what its timetable is for its review of the Concessionary Travel Scheme, how it will conduct this review and with whom. Link to Official Report 13 May 2008
4 November 2008 : The Committee agreed to suspend further consideration of the petition until after the review of the concessionary travel scheme for older and disabled people is complete and an indication is given of what, if any, improvements will be made to the scheme for young people.Link to Official Report 4 November 2008
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