§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many primary school classes in the Wolverhampton local education authority area have more than 40 pupils each and how many pupils are in these classes; and what are the figures for secondary school classes with more than 30 pupils and how many pupils are in these classes.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe information relating to classes in maintained schools in Wolverhampton in January, 1971 is as follows:
Primary school classes as registered—over 40 pupils Secondary school classes at thought—over 30 pupils Classes 56 189 Pupils 2,357 6,693 Note: The secondary figures may include groups formed of two or more classes, assembled for special purposes.