§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is her estimate of the value to retirement pensioners whose mobility is not restricted by disability of free and concessionary travel; if she will examine ways of making equal provision for those who are unable to use public transport; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alec JonesNo estimate can be made of the individual benefit, but the estimated overall cost in 1975/76 of concessionary fares schemes is about £35 million. I see no practicable way of making equal provision for those who are unable to use public transport.