§ Mr. Hordernasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost of educating a pupil in secondary education in England and Wales, including capital with current costs.
§ Mr. Mark CarlisleIn the financial year 1978–79 the net recurrent cost per pupil at maintained secondary—including middle deemed secondary—schools in England and Wales was £564 at 1979 survey prices. The average capital cost for each new place was just over £3,000, representing an approximate annual cost equivalent of £300.