HC Deb 31 January 1975 vol 885 cc362-3W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total amount of public expenditure on primary schools in Wales for the latest year for which figures are available; and what was the total expenditure per capita of each pupil attending such institutions.

Mr. John Morris

In the financial year 1972–73, the latest year for which figures are available, net public expenditure on primary schools in Wales was £40.8 million at 1972–73 out-turn prices. This figure, which includes expenditure on nursery classes and on other under-5s in primary schools, represents a per capita expenditure of £131.4 for each pupil in primary school. These figures exclude students abroad and loan charges.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total amount of public expenditure on nursery institutions and playgroups in Wales for the latest year for which figures are available; and what was the total expenditure per capita of each pupil attending such institutions.

Mr. John Morris

In the financial year 1972–73, the latest year for which figures are available, public expenditure on nursery schools in Wales was £687,261 measured at 1972–73 out-turn prices. This figure represents a per capita expenditure of £286.6 for each pupil in nursery school. Information regarding public expenditure on playgroups is not available. These figures exclude students abroad and loan charges.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total amount of public expenditure on special schools in Wales for the latest year for which figures are available; and if he will express the total expenditure per capita of each pupil attending such institutions

Mr. John Morris

In the financial year 1972–73, the latest year for which figures are available, net public expenditure on special schools in Wales was £2,627,024 at 1972–73 out-turn prices, representing an expenditure per capita of £592.7 for each pupil in special schools. These figures exclude students abroad and loan charges.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what was the total amount of public expenditure on grammar schools in Wales for the latest year for which figures are available; and if he will express the total expenditure per capita of each pupil attending such institutions;

(2) what was the total amount of public expenditure on comprehensive schools in Wales for the latest year for which figures are available; and if he will express the total expenditure per capita of each pupil attending such institutions.

Mr. John Morris

In the financial year 1972–73, the latest year for which figures are available, net public expenditure on secondary schools in Wales was £42.6 million at 1972–73 out-turn prices, representing a per capita expenditure of £213.8 for each pupil in secondary school. No breakdown of these figures is available by type of secondary school.

Back to