§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will establish a Government survey to evaluate the possibility of a United Kingdom-wide concessionary fare scheme for pensioners on public transport.
§ Mr. FreemanWe have no plans to change the present arrangements for concessionary fares schemes operated by local authorities. Both British Rail and long-distance coach operators have their own commercial travel concessions for elderly people. There is therefore no need to carry out a survey as suggested by the hon. Member.