asked the Minister for Education the average benefit per (a) secondary and (b) vocational student assisted under the free post-primary book scheme for the most recent year for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - Free School Books Scheme.
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The most recent year for which figures are available is the 1979-80 school year. The average benefit per student in that year was (a) approximately £14 in the case of a secondary school pupil and (b) approximately £8 in the case of a vocational school pupil.