Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Schools: Transport
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to revise school transport contracts to reflect the rising cost of diesel.
- Answer
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Local authorities are responsible for arranging home to school travel for eligible children. They deliver their duty through a mix of in-house services, passes for free travel on public transport and contracts with private transport operators. Such contracts are a matter for the council and the operator.
The government is taking action to mitigate cost pressures where possible. We have extended the 5p fuel duty cut and petrol stations in the UK are being supplied as normal. My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced over £100 million additional funding for the bus sector and is helping children travel for free by bus this August on participating local buses.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1211
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Prices Transport Schools Diesel
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- 2026-07-07 15:16:05 +0100
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