§ Lord Maginnis of Drumglassasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the average amount spent per primary school pupil in each of the past five years in (a) England and Wales and (b) Northern Ireland. [HL523]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThe table below sets out the information requested for the last five years for which data are available. The figures for Northern Ireland are taken from outturn statements published by each of the education and library boards for controlled and maintained schools and the Department of Education in respect of grant maintained integrated schools. Direct comparison of these per capita figures is not appropriate with those of England given the differences in the levels of delegated responsibility, the incidence of small schools and differing levels of social deprivation.
Year 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 England £1,730 £1,740 £1,880 £2,030 £2,280 Northern Ireland £1,697 £1,709 £1,805 £1,990 £2,148