HC Deb 19 December 1972 vol 848 c342W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the pupil-teacher ratios in primary schools and secondary schools in Wales in the years 1970 and 1971.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The pupil-teacher ratio in Welsh maintained primary schools was 25.0 in 1971 and 25.3 in 1970. The pupil-teacher ratio in Welsh maintained secondary schools was 18.3 in 1971 and 18.2 in 1970.

Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportions of primary school classes in Wales contained more than 40 pupils in January 1972 and at the latest available date.

Mr. Peter Thomas

In January 1972, the latest date for which information is available, under 1 per cent. of primary school classes contained more than 40 pupils.