HC Deb 20 February 1985 vol 73 c502W
Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will review the regulation which permits 102 children to travel sitting or standing on a 53-seater school bus.

Mr. Chris Patten

Yes. The regulations which govern the carrying of children on buses are being reviewed as part of a general review of the Public Service Vehicle Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1965.