Written question asked by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether the School Transport Bill will allow local authorities to introduce free or concessionary fares for pupils over 16 years old remaining in full-time education.

Answer: Mr. Fallon: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether the School Transport Bill will allow local authorities to introduce free or concessionary fares for pupils over 16 years old remaining in full-time education. [196966] Mr. Stephen Twigg: All pilot schemes must aim to cut car use on the home to school journey. Beyond that, they should be designed to meet local priorities. This might, for example, include a trial which creates closer links with post-16 transport policies leading to more consistent provision for older pupils.

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