Teacher-Pupil Ratios

5.

Mr. Joseph Dean
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what measures have been taken by the education authorities in the city of Leeds and other education authorities in England and Wales and if she is satisfied with  the reduction of pupil-teacher ratios in local authority areas.

Miss Margaret Jackson
The pupil-teacher ratios in England and Wales have generally shown a marked improvement over the past 10 years, but restraints on public expenditure preclude any further overall reduction at present.