HC Deb 12 July 1928 vol 219 c2436
21. Mr. BATEY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of boys who left school in Durham County on reaching the age of 14 years or upwards during the years 1925, 1926, and 1927?

Lord EUSTACE PERCY

As the reply to this question is statistical in character, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

The numbers of boys who left public elementary schools in Durham County for reasons other than further full-time instruction, on reaching the age of 14 and upwards, during the years ended 31st March, 1925, 1S26, and 1927, respectively were:

— 14 and under 15. 15 and under 16. 16 and over. Total.
1925 … 7,083 64 13 7,160
1926 … 6,794 69 8 6,871
1927 … 6,749 144 29 6,922