§ Mr. Ian Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in view of the danger to children involved in walking to school in rural areas, he will issue a circular to local authorities recommending them to take steps to reduce the statutory walking distance.
§ Mr. CroslandLocal education authorities have recently been reminded of their discretionary powers in this matter and asked to review their school transport arrangements regularly, particularly in areas where traffic dangers are increasing.