Travel Concessions (Manchester, West Midlands, Merseyside and Tyneside)

HC Deb 18 December 1967 vol 756 cc301-2W

Mr. Michael Heseltine

asked the Minister of Transport what calculations she has made as to the estimated cost to the local authorities of introducing travel concessions throughout the Greater Manchester, West Midlands. Merseyside and Tyneside conurbations, respectively.

Mr. Swingler:

The introduction of any further travel concessions, under local authorities' existing powers or under the extended powers proposed in the Transport Bill, will be at the discretion of the local authorities concerned or of the Passenger Transport Authorities. The cost would depend on the nature of the concessions granted.