§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will exclude blind persons from fares increases in view of the dependence of blind persons on public transport.
§ Mr. HoramLocal authorities generally have powers to arrange for free or concessionary travel for blind people, and the great majority of blind people live in areas where such arrangements obtain. Some bus operators themselves also provide concessions to blind people.
§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will halt the tendency to replace compulsory by request bus stops having regard to the difficulties caused to blind persons.
§ Mr. HoramMy right hon. Friend has no power to act in this matter. However, he has every sympathy with the needs of blind people and would urge bus operators to have proper regard to them.