§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from local authorities or other groups regarding the possibility of a national scheme for concessionary fares for pensioners, and the convening of a meeting of local authorities to discuss methods of implementing such a scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonA number of such representations have been received but I still regard concessions as a matter of local discretion.