§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what were the pupil/teacher ratios> (a) in primary and (b) in secondary schools in the 462W London borough of Bromley in 1970 and at the latest available date; and what was the equivalent national average for England in each case.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe information is as follows:
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY Primary Secondary Primary and Secondary 1970 … 28.3 17.2 22.6 1973* … 27.6 17.0 22.1 England Primary Secondary Primary and Secondary 1970 … 27.5 17.7 22.7 1973* … 25.5 17.7 21.4 * figures based on qualified teachers only.