§ Mrs. Ann Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many places in nursery classes and schools exist in June 1975; and how many such places existed in June 1970, June 1965, June 1960, June 1955, June 1950 and June 1945, respectively.
§ Miss Joan LestorNo figures are available for June 1975, nor is it possible to provide relevant figures on a consistent basis for each of the years asked for. In January 1974, the latest year for which figures are available, the numbers of pupils in maintained nursery schools and in nursery classes in maintained primary schools in England were as follows:
Association of Education Committees.
Welsh Joint Education Committee.
Inner London Education Authority.
Passenger Vehicle Operators Association.
Association of Public Passenger Transport Operators.
Public Road Transport Association.
In addition, comments have been received from a wide range of interested bodies and individuals, and the report has been discussed with officials of local education authorities.