§ Mr. Galeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans his Department has to issue fresh advice to county councils concerning the provision of concessionary school bus passes in the light of the High Court decision in the case of Rogers v. Essex County Council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend understands that this case may be the subject of an appeal. In the first instance it is for local education authorities to consider the implications of the judgment, but my right hon. Friend will of course also be considering it.