§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average size of classes in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in each year from 1970 to 1974.
§ Mr. Barry JonesAverage class sizes in maintained schools in Wales have been as follows:
Academic year Primary schools Secondary schools 1970–71 28.14 23.30 1971–72 27.93 22.59 1972–73 27.79 22.35 1973–74 27.51 22.57 1974–75 26.76 22.18