§ Mr. McNallyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average unit cost of a place in (a) a primary school and (b) a secondary school in Scotland in (i) 1981–82 and (ii) 1982–83.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherFigures for 1982–83 are not yet to hand. The available information in respect of 1981–82 is as follows:
Average unit costs per pupil in 1981–82* Cost in £ at outturn prices Primary 750 Secondary 1,170 * Excluding Shetland and Western Isles