HC Deb 13 January 1971 vol 809 c59W
42. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider rescinding the rule of a three-mile limit before children over eight years of age are conveyed by transport to school; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Edward Taylor

No. Education authorities already have discretion under the Statute to provide transport within the prescribed limits where they think that the circumstances warrant it and my right hon. Friend has had no representations from them that changes in the law are desirable.