HC Deb 23 October 1950 vol 478 c285W
4. Sir W. Darling

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the time wasted and inconvenience resulting from the penny half-penny fare in public transport undertakings; and if he has any proposals to simplify fare-tendering and change-giving in those undertakings in which his Department is responsible for approving this rate.

Mr. Barnes

A 1½d. fare is approved or authorised only where a 1d. fare would be inadequate and a 2d. fare excessive. The answer to the second part of the question is "No."