HC Deb 28 November 1949 vol 470 c780
63. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Education whether he will arrange with the Transport Commission to grant reduced fares on the railways to all schoolchildren.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education (Mr. Hardman)

My right hon. Friend's concern is with travel to and from school, and his information is that half fare concessions are already available on the railways to children of statutory school age.

Mr. Janner

Will my hon. Friend consider making reductions in the fares of all schoolchildren apart from the question of their attendance at school, in view of the fact that the school-leaving age has been raised by a year?

Mr. Hardman

That is a question which can be considered by the Minister of Transport.

Mr. Wadsworth

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that I put this Question two years ago, and am still waiting for a reply?