HC Deb 09 December 1969 vol 793 c59W
73. Mr. Eadie

asked the Minister of Transport how many representations he has received from local authorities regarding the operation of the powers conferred on them by the Transport Act to grant concessionary fares to the aged.

Mr. Mulley

Seven.

77. Mr. Ellis

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will conduct a pilot survey of the number of local authorities using their powers to provide concessionary fares to retirement pensioners.

Mr. Mulley

No, for the reasons given in the reply of 11th November to my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (Mr. Ashton).—[Vol. 791, c. 48.]