HC Deb 07 July 1981 vol 8 c98W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current pupil-teacher ratio in schools in Scotland for (a) nursery schools, (b) primary schools, (c) secondary schools and (d) the overall figure; and if he will give comparative figures for June 1980 and June 1979.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Information on pupil-teacher ratios is collected annually in the school census in September. The following table shows the latest available information:

Dr. Vaughan

Yes, Sir. As at 30 June 16, for 12 of which we are awaiting further information from the authority.