§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions which local authorities in England have indicated that they have dropped the three for two rule regarding the seating of pupils under 14 years of age on scheduled bus services. [15798]
§ Ms KeebleSeating arrangements on scheduled bus services, other than contract services for a local authority, are a matter for the operator subject to the relevant regulations and not for the local authority.
I have no information on what arrangements are in place for bus services provided and contracted to local education authorities. This is a matter for local authorities and operators.