HC Deb 10 March 1955 vol 538 c593
16. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Minister of Education if he will consult the British Transport Commission with a view to raising from 14 to 15 years the age limit at which school children can travel at reduced fares.

Sir D. Eccles

Arrangements already exist for children of compulsory school age to travel to and from school at half fares on the British Transport Commission's railways, London road services and on the majority of other road transport undertakings.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Is the Minister aware that in quite a number of cases children between the ages of 14 and 15 are penalised, compared with children under the age of 14? Is not this a casein which, in this respect at least, there should be uniform treatment of all children up to the age of 15?

Sir D. Eccles

If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will bring to my notice any case of children being penalised while going to and from school, I will be glad to look into it.

Mr. John Hall

Will my right hon. Friend consider extending this facility to all school children, including those who go to denominational schools?

Sir D. Eccles

That is another matter.