Primary Classes (Stoke-on-Trent)

HC Deb 17 April 1970 vol 799 cc298-9W

Mr. Forrester

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

Miss Bacon

In January, 1970, 21 or 2.3 per cent. In January, 1969, 63 or 7.2 per cent.