§ Mr. George Gardinerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland 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 for free transport on proof of retirement.
§ Mr. McElhoneConcessionary fares are the responsibility of regional and islands councils. Five regional councils operate concessionary fares schemes for retirement pensioners under a permit system and three under a token system. One council—Lothian—has a permit system for those living within Edinburgh, which allows free travel on the city buses,
Scottish Home and Health Department Project Attributable Support £ Research to develop a system of geriatric screening and assessment in general practice—Woodside Health Centre, Glasgow … … … … … … … … 4,000 A random study of heart valve prostheses—Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh … … … 2,700 A clinical genetic, molecular and epidemiological investigation of cataract aetiology to define groups at risk, assess components of liability, and suggest possible preventive measures—Department of Genetics, Edinburgh University … … … … 1,000 Arthritis and rheumatism are major factors in disablement among geriatric patients, heart valve prostheses are required in many cases because of damage caused to the heart valve as a result of rheumatic heart disease, and the use of anti-rheumatic drugs has been identified as an aetiological factor in the causation of cataract … … … … —
Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust Project Support £ A two-year study of the effects of inflammatory mediators and their possible antagonists on the synovial micro-circulation—Centre of Rheumatic Diseases, Glasgow … … 4,800 Ergonomic assessment of the effects of unilateral hip osteoarthrosis and subsequent hip arthroplasty—Department of Respiratory Diseases, City Hospital, Edinburgh … 1,000