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Mrs. McCurley
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide details of the number of pupils for whom education authorities in Scotland provide free school transport.
| Pupils Attending Primary Schools | Pupils Attending Secondary Schools | Pupils Attending Special Schools or Classes | Total Pupils | |
| Free transport provided under section 50 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 | 37,915 | 99,061 | 9,456 | 146,432 |
| Free transport provided in spare seats under section 51(2) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 | 2,736 | 1,072 | — | 3,808 |
| Scotland Total | 40,651 | 100,133 | 9,456 | 150,240 |