§ 38. Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average number of nursery school places provided by education authorities in England and Wales; and which authority has the most and which the fewest.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe average number of nursery school places in 1970 was 210. The I.L.E.A. had the most places, and 50 authorities had none. Nursery places are also provided in classes attached to primary schools. If these are included, the average for 1970 was 862. The I.L.E.A. again had the most places. Fifteen authorities had none.