Primary Schools (Expenditure)

HC Deb 14 December 1992 vol 216 c37W

15. 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 1990–91 current expenditure per pupil in primary schools in Wales was £1,412. The equivalent figure for 1978–79 was £1,038 in real terms.