§ 15. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent per pupil in primary schools in Scotland in the most recent year for which figures are available; and how this compares with the figure for 1978–79, at constant prices.
§ Mr. Allan StewartIn 1983–84 net expenditure per pupil in primary schools in Scotland at out-turn prices was £882. This represents an increase of 14 per cent. at constant prices over the figure for 1978–79 which was £410.