HC Deb 29 April 1980 vol 983 c436W
38. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps where feasible to bring into line at the better level concessions and benefits for the elderly and the disabled.

Mr. Prentice

No. In the Government's view, the choice and level of concessions for the elderly and disabled provided by local authorities should remain a matter for the discretion of those authorities, so that the concessions can be tailored to suit local needs.