§ Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what has been the percentage increase in public expenditure in real terms on education in Great Britain in each of the years from 1958–59 to 1968–69;
(2) what has been the percentage increase in public expenditure in real terms on primary education, secondary education, further education and university education in Great Britain in each of the years from 1964–65 to 1968–69.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThis information is not available in the form requested, since the comparative analysis of educational expenditure for past years present technical problems which still need further study. However, I estimate that in real terms public expenditure on education in Great Britain rose on average by about 6 per cent. per annum during the years from 1958–59 to 1968–69.
§ Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what
NUMBERS REGISTERED AS WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED AT 12TH JANUARY, 1970 (PROVISIONAL) Aged 18 to 54 Men Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18 to 54 Women Aged 55 and over Total Bexhill … … 154 260 414 35 9 44 Hailsham … … 92 162 254 7 12 19 Rye … … 64 62 126 14 3 17 In addition, there were eight boys and five girls registered at the Bexhill Careers Office, which also covers the Rye, Hailsham and Battle areas. One of the boys was a school leaver registered for first employment.