HC Deb 21 January 1980 vol 977 c35W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total sum paid by universities in England and Wales in respect of wages and salaries for academic staffs.

Dr. Boyson

In the academic year 1977–78, the most recent period for which this information is available, the total sum paid by universities in England and Wales for salaries of teaching and research staff was £240.1 million.