HC Deb 20 October 1998 vol 317 c1094W
43. Mr. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress is being made in encouraging children to walk to school. [54373]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Guidance for schools and local authorities on greener travel to school, including walking, is in preparation and we expect that the forthcoming national strategy on walking will promote walking to school. We will shortly establish the School Travel Advisory Group to oversee further work.

46. Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what recent representations he has received on the provisions in the White Paper on Integrated Transport relating to school transport. [54376]

Ms Glenda Jackson

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received over 100 letters from members of the public on the White Paper provisions for school transport. We fully understand people's concerns. Our aim is to encourage realistic alternatives to the car for the journey to school while improving the safety and quality of life for children and for everyone.