HC Deb 06 March 1939 vol 344 c1752
61. Mr. Thorne

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many boys and girls left the elementary schools for the years ended 1936, 1937, and 1938?

Mr. Lindsay

As the answer consists of a tabular statement I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

ENGLAND AND WALES.
Number of pupils who left public elementary schools during the years ended 31st March, 1936, 1937 and 1938.
Year ended 31st March. Boys. Girls. Total.
1936 … … 346,201 329,150 675,351
1937 … … 347,096 334,024 681,120
1938 … … 290,041 280,749 570,790