HC Deb 24 November 1954 vol 533 c143W
Sir D. Robertson

asked the Minister of Education to state the average total cost incurred in educating a child at primary and secondary schools from five to 16 years of age.

Sir D. Eccles

On the basis of the revised estimates of authorities for 1953–54, the average cost per pupil in that financial year was about £32 per primary school pupil and about £59 per secondary school pupil.