HC Deb 31 July 1962 vol 664 c69W
80. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Transport if he will have consultations with other Ministers concerned in order to take the steps necessary for the issue of travel vouchers to be undertaken by the General Post Office in the same manner as the payment of pensions, so as to enable retired pensioners to travel within a limited area and annually to any part of the country.

Mr. Marples

No. The Government do not consider benefits in kind such as cheap travel facilities are the best way to help old people.