§ Mr. Peter Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the expenditure in 1974–75 on teachers' pensions in England, Wales and Scotland; and what is the estimated expenditure for 1975–76.
§ Mr. MulleyThe actual gross expenditure, ignoring receipts from contributions, on pension benefits of all kinds in respect of teachers in England and Wales was £152 million in 1974–75; the estimated figure for 1975–76 is £203 million. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland that the corresponding figures for Scotland are £23 million and £31 million.