§ 81. Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Transport what progress is being made in discussions to extend concessionary fares 187W to retirement pensioners by bus companies which at present do not or cannot grant them, in particular on certain routes operated by the Sheffield Joint Omnibus Company.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe Associations of Local Authorities have been asked for their views on what would be involved in the extension of their powers to contribute towards the cost of concessions on fares. My right hon. Friend will consider in the light of their replies the action needed. This general review includes the type of case referred to by my hon. Friend.