§ Mr. Goldingasked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to introduce free fares on public transport up to the age of five years and reduce fares up to the age of 16 years.
§ Mr. FowlerNo.
§ Mr. Goldingasked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to provide in areas where free travel does not exist, a nationwide, off-peak, half-fares scheme for pensioners, the blind, and the disabled.
§ Mr. FowlerI have no present intention of introducing a nationwide scheme. But I shall be examining whether the variety of schemes operated by local authorities at their own discretion is creating avoidable difficulties. I shall be having consultations on this.