§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the average amount spent per head on education of schoolchildren of 18 years and under in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasIt is convenient to answer this Question in terms of expenditure per pupil in maintained primary and secondary schools. The figures including loan charges are as follows:
Costs per pupil in maintained schools Financial Years Primary Secondary £ £ 1967–68 … … … 81 155 1968–69 … … … 84 161 1969–70 … … … 91 171 1970–71 … … … 102 188 1971–72 … … … 116 211