§ Mr. Clayasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) whether he will publish a table showing the amount spent by local authorities on (a) school transport and (b) school meals in the latest year for which figures are available; and what are the comparable figures for each year since 1978–79 in cash terms and real terms using 1986–87 prices and using an index of 100 for 1978–79;
354Whave to wait before admission to the Royal Victoria hospital, the City hospital and the Ulster hospital, excluding emergency cases.
§ Mr. NeedhamFrom the information routinely collected, it is not possible to calculate an average waiting time. The period of time spent on the waiting list varies from specialty to specialty. The table gives an analysis of waiting time for each specialty which has a waiting list at the three hospitals.
(2) what is the latest figure for expenditure per pupil on books and on equipment in (a) primary schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) special schools; and what are the comparable figures for each of the years since 1978–79, in cash terms and real terms using 1986–87 prices and using an index of 100 for 1978–79.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.