HC Deb 02 February 1970 vol 795 c33W
95. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what were the numbers of children attending nursery schools in 1955 and at the latest available date.

Miss Lestor

The number of pupils in maintained nursery schools in England and Wales rose from 23,127 in January, 1955 to 24,705 (including the full-time equivalent of part-time pupils) in January, 1969.