§ 33. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage reductions have taken place in educational expenditure covering children aged from 5 to 16 years, young people aged 16 to 19 years and post-19 years education; if he will take steps to maintain educational standards in each of these sectors; and if he will make a statement.
Expenditure in £ million, 1980 survey prices 1978–79 Actual 1979–80 Actual Percentage Change (year on year) 1980–81 Planned Percentage Change (year on year) Schools (primary and secondary) 3,973 4,002 +0.7 3,982 –0.5 Non-advanced further education 548 576 +5.1 589 +2.3 Higher education (including student awards) 1,791 1,794 +0.2 1,819 +1.4 The Government's plans for the years beyond 1980–81 are set out in the expenditure White Paper published today.