HC Deb 02 April 1974 vol 871 c299W
15. Miss Boothroyd

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total cost per head for all pre-school children in England and Wales for 1972–73 or in the latest available period.

Mr. Armstrong

In 1972–73, the estimated recurrent cost of a full-time pupil aged under 5 was £165 at November 1972 prices.