HC Deb 16 November 1966 vol 736 cc111-2W
84. Mr. Robert Mathew

asked the Minister of Transport if she will take steps to implement a national policy on concessionary fares for all schoolchildren, in view of the older school-leaving age.

Mr. John Morris

These concessions are a matter for the transport undertakings concerned. Local authorities have however power to contribute towards the cost of travel concessions on municipal transport and have been asked for their views on the extension of these powers.

106. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Transport whether she will now make a further statement on the question of travel concessions for non-municipal bus operators.

The Attorney-General

The details given below for which my hon. Friend asks show that Members of Parliament have not been appointed to Recorder-ships shortly after election to Parliament. Recorders, including those who are Members of Parliament, are of course appointed on merit and membership of this House should be no disqualification. I myself do not appoint Recorders. A Member of Parliament would not be appointed Recorder of a borough any part of which was within his constituency.

111. Mr. Hobden

asked the Minister of Transport when she will make an announcement with regard to the extension of concessionary fares for pensioners and others.

Mr. Swingler

I would refer to the Answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, North-West (Mr. Ellis) on 9th November.—[Vol. 735, c.296.]