§ 111. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science by how much expenditure on schools and universities in 1969–70 is estimated to exceed the amount projected in the National Plan.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsI expect educational expenditure, measured at constant prices, to continue at about the rates forecast in the National Plan.
§ 112. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in the light of the expected increase in teachers' salaries of at 56W least six per cent. and of the projected increase of 67,000 in the number of teachers over the period 1965–70 as stated in the National Plan, he anticipates that current expenditure on schools will rise by more than 23 per cent. between 1965–70.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe rise forecast in the National Plan was based on estimates of expenditure at constant prices. The eventual out-turn will reflect subsequent changes in pay and prices including any increases in teachers' salaries. I cannot at this stage, predict what it will be.
§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he anticipates that the 32 per cent. increase in expenditure on education over the period 1965–70 forecast in the National Plan, will be exceeded.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on this subject today.