Written question asked by David Lock (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 1999. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 15 July 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what guidance he has issued to local authorities about charging parents for school transport to the nearest denominational school to their home.

Answer: Mr. Lock: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what guidance he has issued to local authorities about charging parents for school transport to the nearest denominational school to their home. [91291] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Department has issued no specific guidance on charges for transport to denominational schools as this is for Local Education Authorities to consider in the light of local circumstances. General guidance on the duties and powers of Local Education Authorities with regard to school transport is contained in a letter from the Department to Chief Education Officers dated 21 January 1994.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91291; 335 c278-9W;335 c280-1W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Codes of practice Fees and charges Local education authorities Travel Schools Transport