HC Deb 20 May 1991 vol 191 cc383-4W
Mr. Mallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many drivers are employed on early afternoon transport in each education board area; and what is the total number of hours early afternoon driving for each board area;

(2) how many schools received early afternoon transport for primary 1 and primary 2 students, in each education board area in each year since 1985.

Number of schools receiving early afternoon transport
Education and Library Board 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
North-Eastern 19 19 19 19 19 19
South-Eastern 24 24 24 24 25 25
Southern 49 49 49 50 52 52

The Belfast and Western education and library boards do not provide early afternoon transport.

Dr. Mawhinney

[holding answer 29 April 1991]: The information could be provided in the form requested only at disproportionate cost. However, the available data in respect of the Northern Ireland Departments and the Northern Ireland Office are as follows:

Dr. Mawhinney

[holding answer 14 May 1991]: The information is as follows:

Education and Library Board Number of drivers Hours per day
North-Eastern 20 20
South-Eastern 25 25
Southern 56 56

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