§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what was the number of pupils undergoing primary education at independent schools in 1960; and what is the latest available figure;
(2) what was the number of pupils undergoing secondary education at independent schools in 1960; and what is the latest available figure.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNumbers of primary and secondary pupils in independent schools in England and Wales in 1960 and 1971 were as follows:
(January) 1960 1971 Primary 260,911 216,306 Secondary 231,189 190,298