Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 111282
Schools: Travel
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Euan Stainbank
Labour — Falkirk
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the statutory walking distance for entitlement to home to school transport under section 42(4) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
Answer
Kirsty McNeillThe provision of school transport is the responsibility of local authorities in Scotland.It is for Scottish Ministers and local authorities to consider the adequacy of the statutory walking distance and to determine the policy and operational aspects of h...
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