HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 c342W
Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been spent by institutes of higher education for which he is responsible and by colleges of further education on books in 1980–81; what are the figures for each of the previous five years at constant prices; and what percentage change this represents in each case.

Mr. Younger

The information for central institutions and colleges of further education (at November 1980 prices) is set out below. Similar information is not available centrally in respect of all colleges of education.