To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much is spent on average per pupil at (a) primary school level and (b) secondary school level; and if he will make a statement.

In 1991–92, the latest year for which figures are available, net current expenditure per pupil in Scottish primary schools was £1,633. The comparable figure for secondary schools was £2,834. These figures do not include the cost of home to school transport, school meals, education authority central administration and loan charges.