HC Deb 11 May 1972 vol 836 c403W
33. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the current annual cost of the Schools Council and the main current allocations of its expenditure.

Mrs. Thatcher:

The estimated expenditure for the current year is £1,641,000. The main allocations of expenditure are published in its annual report. About 60 per cent. goes on research and development.