§ 35. Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of Ayrshire pupils entering secondary schools have been placed in senior secondary schools this year; and what is the estimated proportion of pupils to be so placed next year.
§ Mr. MaclayThe answer to the first part of the Question is 25 per cent., and to the second, 30 per cent. The proportion is being increased next year to enable more pupils to undertake work leading to the new Ordinary grade of Scottish Leaving Certificate.