Primary and Secondary Schools

HC Deb 28 February 1973 vol 851 c372W

Mr. Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the percentage increase of pupils in maintained primary and secondary schools in Cheshire in the latest available year; and what was the national percentage increase in the same year.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

Between January 1971 and January 1972, 4.0 per cent. in Cheshire and 2.5 per cent. in England.