Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)). It was answered on Wednesday, 26 February 2014.

Travel to School: Rural Areas

Question: My Lords, the Church of England is deeply involved with hundreds of tiny rural schools in sparsely populated areas and is acutely aware of some of the financial difficulties that they face. When such a school has to close, what advice do Her Majesty’s Government give on the educational, financial and environmental issues—to do with sustainability—of transporting these pupils, sometimes very long distances, to the next nearest school?

Answer: I will write to the right reverend Prelate with details about what happens when these schools are closed. There is a special premium for rural schools of the type that he describes, which have fewer pupils than you might find elsewhere, but I will write with further details.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 752 c924
Session: 2013-14
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2014-0332
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects: Further education Schools Transport Rural areas
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk