Sir G. Lloydasked the Minister of Education if she will give an analysis under the headings of teaching, accommodation, books and other appropriate items of the average cost per annum to the State and to local authorities combined, of educating a child in a primary and in a secondary school.
§ Miss HorsbrughThe latest figures available are those shown in a return prepared by the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants and the Society of County Treasurers and relate to the financial year 1952-53. They are as follow:
— Primary Secondary £ £ Salaries of teachers 18.31 32.88 Books 0.30 0.69 Stationery and materials 0.64 1.51 Furniture, apparatus and equipment 0.46 1.13 Rent, rates, taxes and insurance 0.68 1.67 Upkeep of buildings and grounds 1.49 2.68 Fuel, light and cleaning 2.61 4.30 Salaries and wages of non- teaching staff 0.41 0.70 Other expenses 0.19 0.72 Totals £25.09 £46.28 The above figures do not include loan charges, medical services, administration and other ancillary expenditure.