§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is the average cost per pupil of children in (i) maintained primary schools, (ii) maintained secondary schools, (iii) maintained sixth forms, (iv) assisted places pupils up to school leaving age and (v) asisted places pupils after school leaving age for the last five years for which data is available;
(2) what is the average cost per pupil in (a) nursery schools, (b)nursery classes, (c)primary schools, (d)secondary schools, (e)sixth form colleges and (f) special schools for the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe information is as follows: 709W
(1983–84 £ cash) England Total net re- current cost per pupil Teachers' salaries as per cent. of total cost £ £ Nursery schools 1,230 44 Primary schools -age classes 730 69 -Nursery classes 855 52 -Ordinary classes 725 70