§ 51. Mr. McEnteeasked the President of the Board of Education the number of boys and girls who, at the age of 14, left the elementary schools in March, 1935, and March, 1936?
§ Mr. ShakespeareI regret that I have not the precise information for which the hon. Member asks. I am however circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the number of boys and girls who, on attaining the age of exemption from compulsory school attendance, left the public elementary schools in England and Wales for reasons other than further education during the years ending 31st March, 1935, and the 31st March, 1936.
§ Following is the statement:
| Year ended | Boys. | Girls. | Total. |
| 31st March, 1935 | 221,270 | 223,694 | 444,964 |
| 31st March, 1936 | 225,675 | 226,014 | 451,689 |