HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 cc524-5W
Mr. Miscampbell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost per pupil of secondary education in inner London; and how it compares with the cost in Liverpool and Manchester.

Dr. Boyson

The figures are as follows:

NET INSTITUTIONAL RECURRENT COST PER PUPIL IN MAINTAINED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Financial year 1978–79 £ at 1980 survey prices
Inner London Education Authority 891
Manchester 722
Liverpool 650