§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list 449W the members of the working group on school transport; and if he will publish the remit of the group, its target deliverables and timetable for action. [65936]
§ Dr. Reid[holding answer 18 January 1999]: I announced the membership and remit of the School Travel Advisory Group (STAG) in a press notice on 18 December (Working together to improve the journey to school). A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.
STAG will work to identify practical ways of reducing car use and improving safety on the journey to school, with a view to making a report to Ministers. It will also oversee the preparation of guidance for local authorities and schools. It is hoped to complete both in the course of the year.