HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 c105W
26. Mr. William Shelton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost per pupil of secondary education in inner London; and how this compares with the cost in outer London boroughs.

Dr. Boyson

The net institutional recurrent cost of a secondary pupil in inner London in the financial year 1978–79 was £880 at 1980 survey prices; the comparative figure for the outer London boroughs was £667.