§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress he has made in his consideration of the present system of school transport.
§ Mr. Hall-Davisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he will be making a statement on the outcome of his consultations concerning school transport.
§ Mr. MacFarquharasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has has made in his consultations on school transport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyI expect to have received the views of all the interested bodies by the end of this month; but further consultation will be necessary and I cannot say how long this will take.
§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many replies he has received in response to the consultative document on school transport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyApart from replies from the bodies directly consulted. I have received representations from 60 individuals and organisations, expressing a variety of views on the proposals contained in the consultative document.