§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will state the amounts of capitation allowances for stationery and equipment in the various categories concerned for Redbridge schools in the years 1965–66, 1966–67 and 1967–68, respectively; and what other additional allowances have been made in the years in question.
§ Mr. CroslandI am informed that the capitation allowances for stationery and equipment in Primary and Secondary schools made by the London Borough of Redbridge are as follows:
1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 s. d. s. d. s. d. Primary Schools Infants 30 0 35 0 40 0 Juniors 35 0 40 0 45 0 Secondary Schools Pupils under 15 years 72 0 80 0 80 0 Pupils over 15 years 83 6 90 0 90 0 Sixth forms 160 0 160 0 160 0 In addition, special allowances have been made for a number of items, including the purchase of calculating machines, visual and aural aids, and musical instruments.