§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will estimate the average cost per child of primary education and the pupil/ teacher ratio in two teacher primary schools in rural areas and all primary schools, respectively, in 1970.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe average cost per pupil in primary schools in 89W England and Wales in 1970–71 is estimated by the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants at £102.25. In January, 1971, there were 26.9 pupils per qualified teacher in such schools.
Separate figures for two-teacher primary schools could not be obtained without disproportionate effort and cost.