§ 73. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the raising of the school-leaving age, he will arrange for half-fare travel facilities to be available for young people up to the age of 16.
§ Mr. BarnesI understand that the present school-leaving age of 14 years will be raised to 15 years on 1st April, 1947. I will consider nearer that time, whether a similar increase should be made in the present age-limit of 14 years for children's general railway travel at half-fares