asked the Minister for Education if he will up-date the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 327 of 23 November 1978, to give the comparable figures for 1979 and 1980.
Written Answers. - Free Books Scheme.
178.
The following is the information in relation to 1979:—
|
Type of School |
Year |
Approximate No. of pupils who benefitted under the Books Scheme |
% total No. of pupils |
Approximate average benefit per pupil |
|
% |
£ |
|||
|
Primary |
1979 |
125,816 |
23.1 |
3.00 |
|
Secondary |
1979 |
51,500 |
26 |
14.00 |
|
Community |
1979 |
5,558 |
37.4 |
10.33 |
|
Comprehensive |
1979 |
2,969 |
36 |
12.40 |
As I mentioned in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 327 on 23 November 1978, the information in relation to the vocational schools is not readily 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.
The allocations in 1980 will be in respect of the school year 1980-81 and accordingly have not yet been made.