Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 1997. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: If he will list by local education authority the average class size for five, six and seven year olds. - Not available. (Holding answer 20 May 1997).

Answer: Mrs Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list by each primary school in each local education authority the current numbers in each class at ages (a) five, (b) six and (c) seven years respectively. [571] Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list by local education authority the average class size for five, six and seven-year-olds. [505] Mr. Byers: [holding answer 20 May 1997]: The information is not available in the form requested.

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