§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many handicapped pupils in Wales living (a) within and (b) outside statutory walking distance received free school transport in 1974;
(2) how many pupils in Wales attending (a) primary and (b) secondary schools came (i) within and (ii) outside the statutory walking distance in 1974;
(3) how many local education authorities in Wales use their discretion to pay (a) the whole and (b) a part of the travelling expenses of pupils in (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools not entitled to free transport; and if he will list each relevant authority, giving details of their practices.
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§ Mr. Barry JonesThis information is not available.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of pupils in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in Wales who would have the proposed standard school transport charge remitted on hardship grounds.
§ Mr. Barry JonesNo estimate can be made at this stage.