HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 cc68-9W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to require local authorities in Wales to issue pensioners with free passes for public transport; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

None; this is a matter for local authorities to decide.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which local authorities in Wales issue free passes for public transport to pensioners; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

Bus passes are available in Cardiff to enable persons over 75 to travel free.

Rhuddlan borough council provide a bus service which is free to pensioners holding concessionary passes.