§ Mr. Maxtonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many pupils from private schools take courses at public sector further education establishments in England and Wales.
§ Dr. BoysonI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Maxtonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average cost per pupil of arts and science A-level courses, respectively, in institutions of further education in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Mark CarlisleThis information is not available in the form requested. However, in the financial year 1978–79 the average net institutional recurrent cost per full-time equivalent student on non-advanced courses—including those studying for the A-level examination—in establishments of further education—excluding polytechnics—in England and Wales was £1,130 at 1979 survey prices.