§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the present pupil-teacher ratio for(a) primary and (b) secondary schools in England and Wales.
§ Mr. DunnIn January 1987 the pupil-teacher ratios in maintained primary and secondary schools in England were 21.9 and 15.6, respectively. Information for schools in Wales is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.