§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost of educating a child(a) at a state primary school and (b) at a state secondary school in England.
§ Mr. DunnThe average net institutional recurrent expenditure per pupil in England in 1986–87 was £900 in maintained primary and £1,340 in maintained secondary schools.
Net institutional recurrent expenditure covers the cost of salaries and wages, premises and certain supplies and services. It does not cover the cost of school meals, central administration and inspection, debt charges or revenue contributions to capital outlay.