HC Deb 15 May 1991 vol 191 cc185-6W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many lollipop ladies will be made redundant in Cheshire.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Under the provisions of section 26 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, authority for providing school crossing patrols in Cheshire is vested in Cheshire county council. I understand from the chief constable of Cheshire, who administers the scheme by local agreement, that it is expected that by the end of June some 60 or 70 school crossing patrol posts will have been withdrawn. Some further posts are to be reviewed.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements have been made to ensure safety for children leaving school grounds once the services of lollipop ladies are discontinued.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Authority for providing school crossing patrols outside London is vested in individual local authorities who may make provision for them where they consider it necessary. The safety of children travelling to and from school is the responsibility of their parents.