HC Deb 08 February 1978 vol 943 c560W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of 3 and 4-year-olds now receives nursery education.

Miss Margaret Jackson

In January 1977, the latest date for which figures are available, 15.3 per cent. of the 3-year-olds and 14.9 per cent. of the 4-year-olds were in nursery schools and classes.