HC Deb 06 February 1984 vol 53 cc441-2W
6. Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he collects about the provision of concessionary fare schemes by local authorities.

Mrs. Chalker

Local authorities are not required to send the Department details of concessionary fare schemes, but general information about overall expenditure on such schemes is contained in various returns submitted to the Departments of Transport and the Environment.

54. Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from Dr. David Trafford, leader of Sutton London borough council, on the question of concessionary travel for retirement pensioners.

Mrs. Chalker

None.

57. Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what information is available to him concerning the decisions of outer London boroughs in respect of introducing means-tests for the granting of concessionary fares for retirement pensioners.

Mrs. Chalker

Final decisions by London boroughs on concessionary fares, as on other functions to be transferred to them would be premature in advance of GLC abolition and the conclusion of the discussions of the financial and administrative details, on which we are now engaged.