HC Deb 14 July 1986 vol 101 c350W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the capitation allowance per pupil on average in each Welsh local education authority for both infant and secondary schools in each year from 1979–80 to 1985–86, inclusive, in cash terms.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Consistent information on full capitation allowances is not collected centrally. However, the available figures relating to expenditure per pupil on books and equipment are given in the following table:

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I will reply as soon as possible.