asked the Minister for Education if he will state, in relation to the free school books scheme in (a) primary, (b) secondary, (c) vocational, (d) community and (e) comprehensive schools, (1) the approximate number of pupils benefitting in each category, and their percentage of the total number of students in that category, and (2) the approximate average benefit per student assisted in each category.
Written Answers. - Free Books Scheme.
327.
Following is the statement:
|
School |
Approximate No. of Pupils who benefitted under school |
% total Number of students |
Approximate average benefit per student |
|
Primary |
128,000 |
32.7% |
£2 |
|
Secondary |
54,000 |
28% |
£9.84 |
|
Community |
5,530 |
41% |
£7.54 |
|
Comprehensive |
3,100 |
37.9% |
£7.76 |
In relation to vocational schools, the information is not available in the form requested. The information will be sought from the individual vocational education committees and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
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