§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations 162W he has received regarding size of classes in primary and secondary schools.
§ Dr. Boyson: My right hon. and learned Friend not infrequently receives letters, from hon. Members and others, which raise questions about class sizes. These generally relate to problems in particular schools. In January 1979, the latest date for which information is available, only 29 per cent. of taught classes in primary schools and 12 per cent. in secondary schools had over 30 pupils—the lowest figures ever recorded.