§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the variation in real terms of total educational expenditure for 1969–70, including additional amounts to cover rising costs and the increase in teachers' salaries in April next.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI estimate that public expenditure on education in Great Britain (including school meals and milk and local libraries) will increase by about £80 million in real terms between this year and next. I cannot estimate the effects of an increase in salary scales or other possible future cost increases.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total amount spent on education in 1963–64; what is the amount of total educational expenditure for 1969–70; and what is the percentage variation.
§ Mr. Edward ShortActual public expenditure on education in Great Britain (including school meals and milk and local libraries and museums) in 1963–64 was £1,392 million. I estimate that expenditure in 1969–70 at 1968 survey prices will be £2,240 million, representing an increase of 61 per cent. in money terms.