§ 49. Mr. Speedasked the Minister of Transport if he will give a general direction to the National Bus Company to reach an early agreement with local authorities on the question of the introduction of concessionary fares.
Mr. Bob BrownNo. The implementation of travel concessions schemes is a matter for settlement by the local authorities with the bus operators concerned on mutually acceptable terms. I am sure the National Bus Company is prepared to play its part in such negotiations.