§ Mr. George Gardinerasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many local authorities operate concessionary fares schemes for retirement pensioners in their areas under a "permits" system, how many under a "tokens system", and how many arrange free transport upon proof of retirement.
§ Mr. HoramA survey carried out in England and Wales in August 1976 showed that 118 local authorities issued passes to elderly people in their areas entitling them to reduced fares on buses; 130 authorities operated schemes involving the use of tokens; 25 issued passes for free travel.
§ Mr. George Gardinerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the bus companies that have concluded agreements with local authorities for a "permits" system for concessionary 186W fares to retirement pensioners, those that have concluded agreements for a "tokens" system, and those that provide free transport upon proof of retirement.
§ Mr. HoramI regret that this information is not available in the Department and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. George Gardinerasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many retirement pensioners are eligible for concessionary fares on buses in their areas, how many of those qualify under "permits" schemes, how many under "tokens" schemes, and how many obtain bus transport free upon proof of retirement.
§ Mr. HoramIn 1976 an estimated 7.1 million persons of pensionable age in England and Wales were eligible for travel concessions. Of those taking up the concession, 2.16 million held passes allowing them free travel on buses, 1.87 million had passes allowing travel at reduced rates and 1.10 million received tokens.