HC Deb 19 April 1977 vol 930 cc45-6W
5. Mr. Joseph Dean

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what measures have been taken by the education authorities in the city of Leeds and other education authorities in England and Wales and if she is satisfied with the reduction of pupil-teacher ratios in local authority areas.

Miss Margaret Jackson

The pupil-teacher ratios in England and Wales have generally shown a marked improvement over the past 10 years, but restraints on public expenditure preclude any further overall reduction at present.

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