§ Mr. Frank R. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the pupil-teacher ratio in primary and secondary schools in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. GoodhartThe information at January of each year is as follows:
Primary Schools 1 1975 26.8 1976 26.3 1977 25.0 1978 23.9 1979 23.8 Secondary Schools 2 1975 17.2 1976 17.0 1977 16.4 1978 15.8 1979 15.5 1. Includes nursery classes in primary schools.
2. Excludes preparatory departments of grammar schools.