§ Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Education what is the annual cost per pupil in each grade of State school, including the provision of milk and meals, and the amortisation of building and equipment.
§ Mr. TomlinsonIt is estimated, on the basis of the financial returns of authorities for the year 1946–47, that the cost per pupil in maintained and assisted schools was of the order of £25—£26 in the case of primary (including nursery) schools, and of the order of rather over £40 in the case of secondary schools. These figures take into account the particular factors referred to by the hon. Member.