Scottish Conservatives call for action on school bus failure

Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife and Scottish Conservative Education Spokesperson, has written to the Minister for Community Safety after it was revealed that police carrying out safety checks on school buses ordered three off the road immediately after finding "severe" defects.

Liz Smith MSP said:

"I am deeply concerned that Central Scotland Police carrying out spot safety checks on school buses ordered three off the road immediately after finding 'severe' defects and banned two drivers for nine hours as they were unable to prove how long they had been driving.

"Most concerning was the fact that two buses had emergency exits that could not be opened and defective seatbelts.

"The safety of children going to and from school or going on school trips must be paramount and parents deserve peace of mind.

"I have today written to the Minister for Community Safety asking for an update on what guidance the Scottish Government has given to Scottish Local Authorities. I have also asked the Minister to investigate this situation and update MSPs on what action the SNP Government will take to make all school buses safe."

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-13941317

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