HC Deb 23 March 1932 vol 263 c1031
37. Mr. BATEY

asked the President of the Board of Education if he can state the number of boys who have left school for the years 1929, 1930, and 1931?

Sir D. MACLEAN

As the answer contains a number of figures I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFCIAL REPORT.

Mr. BATEY

But there are only three sets of figures.

Sir D. MACLEAN

I will circulate the reply in the OFFICIAL REPORT to-morrow.

Mr. BATEY

On a point of Order. I wanted these figures for to-day's Debate on unemployment. Why should I have to wait until to-morrow?

Sir D. MACLEAN

I will give the figures to the hon. Member after questions.

HON. MEMBERS

Read them.

Sir D. MACLEAN

The figures are: