§ Mr. Robert HicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much was spent per pupil at primary and secondary schools in Cornwall and per student in further education colleges in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures in 1978–79 at constant prices.
§ Mr. FallonIn 1988–89, the latest year for which information on actual spending is available, net institutional expenditure per pupil in Cornwall was £1,010 in nursery and primary schools, £1,525 in secondary schools and £3,615 per student in further education. In 127W 1978–79 net institutional expenditure per pupil in Cornwall was £325 in nursery and primary schools and £490 in secondary schools. At 1988–89 prices this represents some £710 and £1,085 respectively. Figures for net institutional expenditure per further education student in 1978–79 are not available.