§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated annual cost of providing concessionary travel arrangements in the United Kingdom for all schoolchildren ; and what would be the approximate cost of extending the facilities to all children up to the age of 16 years, including all those living within the statutory walking distance of school.
§ Mr. PeytonMy Department does not collect information on these costs.
§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a direction to public transport undertakings to make concessionary fares available to all children below the compulsory school leaving age of 16 years.
§ Mr. PeytonNo.