§ 45. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what reductions he expects to be made in class sizes in schools during 1982 and 1983.
§ Dr. BoysonIn January 1981, the latest date for which we have information, average class sizes in England were 25.5 for primary schools and 21.5 for secondary schools. These are the lowest so far recorded. The teacher numbers provided for in the Government's expenditure plans do not allow for a further reduction in class sizes in 1982 and 1983. However, the deployment of teaching staff among classes and on other duties is at the discretion of local education authorities and head teachers.