HC Deb 16 March 1992 vol 205 cc877-8W
Mr. Dykes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he plans to make any adjustments to the existing policy of supply of taxi services to registered disabled persons by licensed taxi cab operators in the Greater London area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McLoughlin

No. This is a matter for the London boroughs, which operate the London taxicard scheme.

Mr. Dykes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on Government policy on subsidies for the transport by taxis and similar vehicles of registered disabled persons making essential journeys.

Mr. McLoughlin

Throughout the country the provision and funding of concessionary fares schemes for elderly and disabled people and special service transport —for example, dial-a-ride services—are responsibilities of local authorities. Some special services in London are also provided by London Transport.