§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many education authorities operate school bus services for pupils other than those with special needs. [134797]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeWe do not collect information about local education authority bus operations.
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of pupils in each education authority are provided with a special school bus service; and at what cost. [134798]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeWe do not collect information on the percentage of pupils receiving transport to special schools. In 2001/02 total LEA expenditure on home to school transport was £561 million. Of that figure, £254 million (45 per cent.) was spent on transporting children to special schools.