§ 27. Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will make a statement on the provision of assisted travel schemes for National Health Service employees particularly in rural areas.
§ Mr. Alec JonesAssistance with travel to work is provided for staff at National Health Service institutions in isolated rural areas, when this is considered necessary by employing authorities to maintain services. Where feasible, assistance takes the form of a transport service; in other cases a contribution towards the cost of the daily journey by public transport or car is made to lower-paid staff.