§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average expenditure per child on education in Gateshead and the Northern region in 1962–63 and 1967–68, respectively; and how much of this expenditure was provided by the local authorities in each case.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe cost per pupil in 1962–63 and 1967–68 in maintained primary and secondary schools in Gateshead and in all maintained primary and secondary schools in the whole Northern region (counties and county boroughs)434W are given in the table below. In those years Gateshead met respectively 45.7 per cent. and 41·4 per cent. of total revenue expenditure, including expenditure on education, from revenue resources other than Government grants and miscellaneous income. The comparable percentages for all the county boroughs in the region were 46.8 per cent. and 44.8 per cent. Valid comparison with the region as a whole, counties and county boroughs together, is not possible because the range of services provided by county boroughs is not identical with that provided by counties.
COSTS PER PUPIL IN GATESHEAD AND THE NORTHERN REGION Financial Year 1962–63 1967–68 £ £ Gateshead Primary schools … 56.7 74.0 Secondary schools … 118.0 170.9 Northern Region Primary schools … 57.5 79.7 Secondary schools … 103.1 150.4 Note: Costs include teachers' salaries, other costs and loan charges.