§ Mr. van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is the estimated expenditure by local education authorities on further education in 1969–70;
(2) what is the estimated expenditure by local education authorities on primary education in 1969–70.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI estimate current expenditure by local authorities in England and Wales on further education and primary education in 1969–70 at about £180 million and £402 million respectively.