HC Deb 09 July 1986 vol 101 cc211-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many local authorities have used their power under the Transport Act 1985 to require all bus operators to participate in a uniform scheme of concessionary fares from deregulation day; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

This information is not available. The Act is designed to encourage voluntary agreements between authorities and operators, thus making it possible to establish a uniform concessionary fare scheme without resort to compulsory powers.