§ 30. Mr. Peter Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many children joined independent schools in September under the assisted places scheme; what is the average parental contribution to fees; and what is the average State contribution.
§ Dr. BoysonA total of 4,185 pupils took up assisted places in September. On average, their parents will contribute £285 towards fees in this school year and the Department will pay £1,038 per pupil in fee remission grant and £60 per pupil towards the cost of incidental expenses—school meals, uniform and transport.