§ Mr. Rhodesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many primary school classes in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Local Education Authority area had more than 35 pupils at the commencement of winter term 1970 and at the commencement of spring term 1971, respectively; and what was the sum total of pupils in such classes.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeIn January, 1970, 224 classes with 8,465 pupils. Figures for January, 1971, are not yet to hand but I understand that they are likely to be smaller.