HC Deb 17 April 1970 vol 799 c297W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many primary classes with more than 40 children exist in Nottinghamshire; what percentage it is of the total; and what were the comparable figures 12 months ago.

Miss Bacon

In January, 1969, in the area of Nottinghamshire local education authority, 238 or 11.6 per cent. In January, 1970, 166 or 7.8 per cent.