HC Deb 16 June 1965 vol 714 c75W
61. Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the British Railways Board have withdrawn concessionary fares for students and young people visiting Great Britain under the auspices of the Educational Interchange Council and similar organisations; and whether he will give a general direction, in the public interest, to the Board to cease this discrimination against young foreign visitors.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The provision or withdrawal of concessionary railway fares is a matter for the British Railways Board. A general direction from me would not be appropriate. I understand from the Board, however, that, in their concessions, they do not discriminate against foreign visitors.