HC Deb 04 December 1947 vol 445 c554
28. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

asked the Minister of Education what instructions he has issued for the purpose of saving petrol in regard to the transport of children to school; and what is his estimated annual saving as a result.

The Minister of Education (Mr. Tomlinson)

None, Sir. Local education authorities are well aware that their arrangements for the transport of children to school should be made with proper regard for economy.

Sir T. Moore

Does the right hon. Gentleman think that the expenditure under this head, whatever it is, is really justified, when the parents of these children are denied the basic ration which would enable them to carry out these duties?

Mr. Drayson

Can the Minister say whether he anticipates any increase in the available transport for school children, because it is a very urgent matter in the rural districts?

Mr. Tomlinson

It is a question of local authorities, and all local authority representation receives full consideration.