§ Mr. John Roperasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage changes in the real level of education expenditure, in both cost and volume terms between 1981–82 and 1982–83, and between 1982–83 and 1983–84 were assumed in compiling the cash figures on the education programme which were provided in the most recent public expenditure White Paper; and to what extent these changes are the result of falling rolls.
§ Sir Keith JosephAs explained in paragraphs 4 to 7 of volume I of the White Paper, the plans were set in terms of cash, and the level of service which can be provided will depend on the actual movements of pay and prices. The plans were considered by reference to such measures as the number of pupils and teachers, but no specific assumptions were made about changes to expenditure on education in volume or cost terms.