School Minibus Safety

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:46 pm on 12 February 2026.

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Photo of Leigh Ingham Leigh Ingham Labour, Stafford 4:46, 12 February 2026

I am concerned that under the current system, someone could fail their test to drive a minibus in a professional setting and it would not stop them from driving one in a school setting, which does not require a D1 licence. Why is that licence not required to drive children to and from school activities? It fundamentally does not make sense. Does my hon. Friend agree?