§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his estimate of the total cost of providing concessionary fares for travel on buses for pensioners and disabled persons.
§ Mr. HoramIn 1977–78 local authorities are spending an estimated £86 million, at November 1976 prices, on concessionary fares. We have provided resources for this to rise to about £110 million by 1980–81, which should be sufficient for all districts in England and Wales to provide at least a half-fare concession for pensioners.