HC Deb 11 July 1969 vol 786 c323W
Mr. Emery

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total estimated cost to public funds and local authority funds of full-time education to persons in England and Wales over 17 years of age; and what is that cost per student.

Mr. Edward Short

I estimate total public expenditure on universities in Great Britain and on further education and teacher training in England and Wales is 1969–70 at about £660 million. Separate figures for expenditure on universities in England and Wales and on provision for full-time students only in further education are not available. Estimated current expenditure per full-time equivalent student, including expenditure on awards to students, is £1,054 in universities, £319 in further education and £812 in teacher training.