HC Deb 13 March 1972 vol 833 cc38-9W
Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total average cost, including grants and fees, per annum, for keeping a young person in full-time education beyond the normal school leaving age.

Mr. van Straubenzee

An average unit cost covering all forms of education beyond the age of compulsory schooling, namely, in schools, colleges of education, polytechnics and other establishments of further education and universities, is not available.