§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy on the bussing of primary school children; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonIt is in general undesirable that young children should have to travel further than is necessary to school; but when overcrowding of a particular school results in the admission of a child to a school beyond walking distance it is for the local education authority to provide free transport. The arrangements for school transport generally are under review.