§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total cost to public funds of primary and secondary education in 1954–55 and in 1974–75, respectively; and what was the yield of all charge made for meals, milk and travelling, etc., where appropriate in each year.
§ Miss LestorAs the comparison of expenditure over a 20-year period requires a lengthy explanation, I will write to the hon. Member.