PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
CONCESSIONARY FARE SCHEMES (11 February 1993)

That this House recognises the importance of concessionary fare schemes for people with disabilities and the elderly; views with great concern the fact that local authorities throughout the country are having to cut their schemes in response to Government financial constraints; notes in particular the unfair financial treatment received by Darlington Council which has been compelled to review its concessionary fares scheme as a consequence; and believes that the Government should as a matter of urgency review its system of funding local Government services, make available immediate additional financial support to protect concessionary fare schemes, and in future, provide for a specific grant to fund properly such schemes.

Sponsored by:
Mr Alan Milburn (Labour)