§ 19. Mr. KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent per pupil in secondary 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 ForsythIn 1987–88 net current expenditure per pupil in secondary schools in Scotland at outturn prices was £2,000. This is 36 per cent. more in real terms than the comparable figure in 1978–79 which at 1987–88 prices was £1,469.