§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much money in real terms was spent on (a) primary, (b) secondary and (c) further education in Staffordshire in 1970. 1974, 1979 and 1983, respectively.
§ Mr. DunnThe figures for the financial years for which consistent information is available are as follows:
Net institutional recurrent expenditure by Staffordshire LEA (at 1982–83 prices) £ million 1978–79 1982–83 Schools Primary 66.0 60.1 Secondary 78.1 90.0 Further education in polytechnics and other major further education establishments 35.3 37.9