Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 11738
Schools: Transport
Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 5 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Darren Paffey
Labour — Southampton Itchen
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to reduce the cost to local authorities of home-to-school transport.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellThe department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local authorities must arrange free home-to-school travel for children of compulsory school age who attend their nearest...
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