§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how much was spent per pupil in primary schools in(a) England and (b) Suffolk in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures for 1978–79 at constant prices;
(2) how much was spent per pupil in middle and high schools in (a) England and (b) Suffolk in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures for 1978–79 at constant prices.
§ Mr. DunnThe available information is as follows:
Net institutional recurrent expenditure1 per pupil (£1985–86 prices) England Suffolk 1978–792 1985–86 1978–792 1985–86 Primary schools3 690 815 680 770 Secondary schools3 1,000 1,175 890 1,030 Notes: 1 Net institutional recurrent expenditure covers the cost of salaries and wages, premises and certain supplies and services. It does not include the cost of school meals, central administration and inspection, debt charges or revenue contributions to capital outlay. 2 The cash prices for 1978–79 have been repriced to 1985–86 prices using the Gross Domestic Product (Market Prices) Deflator. 3 Includes Middle Schools as deemed.