Primary Schools

HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 c365W

13. Mr. Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much was spent per pupil in primary 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 1989–90, current expenditure per pupil in primary schools in Wales was £1,191. The equivalent constant price figure for 1978–79 was £899.