HC Deb 03 July 1979 vol 969 cc518-9W
22. Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with the provisions of the Education Act 1944 with regard to transport of children to school.

Dr. Boyson

I am well aware that there is considerable dissatisfaction with this provision, but it has to be borne in mind that simply to extend entitlement to free school transport would add to public expenditure.