§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the expenditure incurred in the year 1974 by local authorities in Scotland on school transport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossExpenditure by Scottish local authorities on the provision of school transport in the financial year 1973–74 was approximately £5.9 million. Revised proposals for school transport were circulated to interested parties in August. I shall not be in a position to make a statement on the Scottish position until these consultations are complete.