HC Deb 08 December 1959 vol 615 c37W
Mr. Sydney Irving

asked the Minister of Education what percentage of the primary and secondary school population was being taught in classes of over 40 and 30, respectively, on 1st January for the years 1958 and 1959.

Sir D. Eccles

In January, 1959, 24.2 per cent. of juniors and 64.2 per cent. of seniors were in classes of over 40 and 30 respectively, compared with 29.7 and 62.1 a year earlier.