§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total expenditure on nursery education for each year from 1960 to date; and what plans he has for the expansion of nursery education in the coming year.
§ Mr. Edward ShortExpenditure on nursery schools by local authorities in England and Wales since 1960–61 is shown in the table below. Figures for expenditure on nursery classes, which form part of primary schools, are not available.
Current Capital Total £m. £m. £m. 1960–61 2.4 0.1 2.5 1961–62 2.5 0.2 2.7 1962–63 2.8 0.2 3.0 1963–64 2.9 0.2 3.1 1964–65 2.9 0.2 3.1 1965–66 3.2 0.2 3.4 1966–67 3.5 0.2 3.7 1967–68 3.6 0.2 3.8 Four hundred and sixteen new nursery classes have so far been programmed during 1969 under the urban programme at a capital cost of about £2.7 million.