Transport for Schoolchildren

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 February 1972.

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Photo of Miss Joan Lestor Miss Joan Lestor , Eton and Slough 12:00, 10 February 1972

I support the idea of a comprehensive review. If the right hon. Lady is prepared to consider this matter in consultation with local authorities, will she also bear in mind the fact that many bus companies—and this certainly applies in my constituency—are now not allowing half fares before 9.30 a.m.? This means that many children who do not qualify for free travel because they are within the limits laid down must pay full fare to get to school. This is a considerable hardship to many parents.