§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to respond to the Audit Commission report "Home to School Transport: A System at the Cross Roads".
§ Mr. FallonMy right hon. and learned Friend is considering the commission's report carefully and will respond as soon as possible.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to review the Education Act 1944 as it refers to the transport of pupils from home to school.
§ Mr. FallonMy right hon. and learned Friend will consider whether the transport provisions of the Education Act 1944 should be reviewed when he has completed his consideration of the Audit Commission's recent report on home to school transport.