Primary Schools (Pupil Costs)

HC Deb 27 January 1988 vol 126 c279W

32. Mr. Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent per pupil in primary schools in Scotland in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what was the comparable figure in 1978–79, at constant prices.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

In 1985–86 net expenditure per pupil in primary schools in Scotland at outturn prices was £961. This is 24 per cent. more than the comparable figure in 1978–79 which, at 1985–86 prices, was £774.