§ Mr. Emeryasked 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 ShortI 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.