HC Deb 26 June 1996 vol 280 c159W
34. Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what statistics her Department collects in respect of the provision of nursery education nationally. [33232]

Mr. Robin Squire

The Department collects information on pupils under five being taught in maintained nursery schools; nursery classes in maintained primary schools; other classes in maintained primary schools, including reception classes; special schools; and independent schools.