§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in view of the extra burden that will be placed on many families by the imminent rise in bus fares, she will now review the system of school travel arrangements whereby children living within the two and three mile statutory walking distance limits do not obtain free or concessionary travel.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNo. Local education authorities have powers in appropriate cases to provide, or assist with the cost of, transport to school for children who live within the statutory walking distances.