The Minister's response was not included in this part of the debate as it appears to be cut off and no minister has responded yet according to the given text. The debate topic and lead MP's speech along with interventions have been extracted fully. I congratulate the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough on securing the debate and providing the opportunity to discuss disabled bus passes, and I thank other Members for their contributions... Local authorities can also offer companion passes to disabled passengers as a discretionary enhancement—a power we have seen taken up by two thirds, or 66%, of authorities, from Durham to Devon. Indeed, York and North Yorkshire combined authority goes above and beyond the ENCTS on times and companion passes... The Department conducted a review of the ENCTS, in which many of the important issues discussed today concerning scheme eligibility and travel times were considered. I will not prejudge the outcome of the review, but I want to reassure Members that accessibility and affordability remain central in our commitment to improve bus services for those who rely on them most... The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill, which we introduced in December, puts the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England and is intended to ensure bus services reflect the needs of the communities that rely on them. I did not hear who called out first, but I will give way to the hon. Member for Mid Sussex. The Minister reiterates that every single local transport authority in the country has the ability to go above and beyond ENCTS statutory obligations. He mentions that funding allocated to local authorities can be used to fund discretionary enhancements to the ENCTS. He also highlights that a review of ENCTS is underway, addressing many issues raised today without prejudging its outcome. Under the bus services Bill, local authorities will produce a bus network accessibility plan assessing existing accessibility issues and identifying actions needed for improvement. Through the bus grant, local transport authorities can improve accessibility, frequency, and reliability of buses in their area. The Minister assures hon. Members that the Government is committed to working with local leaders and bus operators to deliver better, more reliable, and affordable bus services.