HC Deb 11 December 1969 vol 793 c152W
44. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will review the regulations regarding the provision of free transport to and from school for children living in rural areas.

Miss Bacon

Local education authorities provide transport under the provisions of the Education Acts and have adequate discretionary powers to enable them to provide transport for journeys shorter than the statutory walking distances if this is justified by local circumstances.