§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the average amount spent per head on education on school children of 18 years of age and under in each of the past five years.
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§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe information is as follows:
Net recurrent institutional expenditure per pupil in maintained primary and secondary schools in England and Wales Financial Years Outturn Prices £ 1970–71 … 121 1971–72 … 139 1972–73 … 163 1973–74 … 178 1974–75 (latest available) … 253 These figures are the average cost per head for all pupils including the relatively small number over 18 years of age. The upward trend in the unit cost represents the combined effects of inflation and changes in standards of provision.