HC Deb 17 February 1961 vol 634 cc170-1W
88. Sir A. Hurd

asked the Minister of Education what has been the cost of places in new primary and secondary schools provided in 1960 compared with 1955 and 1950.

Sir D. Eccles:

The average nett cost per place of new primary schools was £158 in 1950, £143. 4 in 1955 and £154. 6 in 1960. The comparable figures for new secondary schools are £276, £244. 1 and £268. 9 respectively. In both cases, the 1960 figures are provisional.