HC Deb 27 January 1982 vol 16 c376W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will seek to assist inner cities and areas of high unemployment to introduce schemes to enable young unemployed persons to travel at reduced rates on public transport.

Mr. David Howell

Young people seeking employment can in certain circumstances be given help with fares to travel longer distances to interviews. But I do not believe that the introduction of schemes on the lines which the hon. Member suggests would be justified.

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