§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many children in England are educated at home(a) by their parents and, (b) by local education authority tutors; and what is the cost per child per week.
§ Mr. DunnThe precise information requested is not available. Based on local education authority returns to the Department of Education and Science, 8,266 pupils in England were receiving education otherwise than at school in January 1987 under arrangements made by the authorities. The number includes those being taught in hospitals, excluding hospital special schools, in other groups such as units for spastics, assessment centres and community homes as well as at home. Figures for the various categories are not available; nor are the separate costs of this provision.