HC Deb 12 November 1975 vol 899 cc780-1W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the number of educational psychologists in England and in each region and county; and if he will express these totals per pupil of school age.

Miss Joan Lestor

In January 1975 the numbers of educational psychologists in terms of full-time equivalents in England and in each region, and the ratios to pupils, were as follows:—

Numbers of Educational Psychologists Ratio to Pupils
England 737.2 1:11,300
Northern 67.9 1:9,000
North Western 96.8 1:13,000
Yorkshire and Humberside 79.0 1:11,700
East Midlands 59.3 1:11,700
West Midlands 71.7 1:13,800
Eastern 59.3 1:13,900
South Western 68.6 1:10,200
London and South Eastern 174.7 1:10,000
Southern 59.9 1: 9,600

Figures for counties are not readily available.