§ 50. Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will review the various criteria for the issue of bus passes by local authorities, and enter into discussions with them with a view to ensuring a conformity of treatment for the aged and infirm throughout the country.
§ Mr. HoramIt is the responsibility of local authorities to decide on the kind of concessionary fare scheme for their areas. My right hon. Friend strongly favours such schemes, and will shortly be advising local authorities with modest schemes or no schemes at all how they can work towards fairer arrangements.