HC Deb 22 May 1972 vol 837 cc298-9W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pupils are attending primary and secondary schools, respectively, in both the private and public sector for whom any fees are paid.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

At January, 1971, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 16,997 primary pupils and 19,301 secondary pupils attending grant-aided and independent fee-paying schools, excluding special schools. There are no fee-paying education authority schools.