§ 69. Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent the availability of concessionary bus fares for pensioners granted by certain local authorities are taken into account when assessing entitlement to supplementary benefit.
§ Mr. DeanNo regard is paid to concessionary fares in assessing entitlement to normal weekly benefit. When special additions arc paid to help with fares in exceptional circumstances, they are related to the actual cost borne by the claimant.