Question reference: S5O-00329
- Asked by: Alison Harris, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 2 November 2016
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 10 November 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities regarding the transport of looked after children.
Answer
There are a variety of different guidance documents in force which include reference to transport of children for a range of different scenarios. Local Authorities are responsible for these arrangements and develop appropriate protocols to ensure their duties in this regard are met.