§ Mr. KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how much was spent per secondary school pupil in England in the most recent year for which figures were available; and what the comparable figure was in 1978–79, at constant prices.
§ Mr. ForthIn 1990–91, the latest year for which figures on actual spending are available, spending per pupil in secondary schools in England was £2,170 in 1992–93 prices. This compares to £1,742 for 1978–79, in 1992–93 prices. For 1991–92, it is estimated to rise to £2,273, also in 1992–93 prices. This figure includes estimates of expenditure for six LEAs and is subject to final checking by the Department of the Environment and the Department for Education.