HC Deb 05 June 1996 vol 278 c481W
22. Sir David Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was spent per pupil in primary schools in Scotland in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what was the figure in 1978–79 at constant prices. [30094]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

Current expenditure per primary pupil in 1993–94 was £1,773. That is 58 per cent. higher in real terms than in 1978–79.