HC Deb 05 February 1980 vol 978 c166W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will list the local authorities which provide free bus passes for retirement pensioners and those which assist with bus passes and those which give no assistance at all; what is his policy on such assistance for travel; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he will list the local authorities which provide free bus passes for the disabled, whether registered or not and those which assist with bus passes and those which give no assistance at all; what is his policy on such assistance for travel; and if he will make a statement;

Mr. Rifkind

It is a matter for the regional and islands councils to decide whether to operate concessionary fares schemes for the elderly and disabled. I understand that all such councils do so, except Orkney islands council, which is considering whether a scheme is practicable in its area. Details of the schemes are a matter for the local authorities themselves.