Secondary Schools

HC Deb 18 March 1991 vol 188 cc31-2W

14. Mr. Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much was spent per pupil in secondary schools in Wales in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what was the comparable figure for 1978–79, at constant prices.

Sir Wyn Roberts

In 1988–89 current expenditure per pupil in secondary schools in Wales was £1,656. The equivalent constant price figure for 1978–79 was £1,168.