§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many children who have reached their third birthday but are under the age of 5 years are at present attending State nursery schools or classes; and what percentage of the total number of children in this age group these represent;
(2) how many children who have reached their third birthday but are under the age of 5 years are at present attending State nursery schools or classes in Essex; and what percentage of the total number of children in this age group in Essex these represent.
§ Mr. MulleyIn January 1975, the figures were as follows:
Pupils aged 3–4 in maintained nursery schools and in nursery classes in maintained primary schools.