§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will state the number of pupils who passed O grade examinations in the years 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966, listing the number they passed in; and if he will list the education authorities' numbers and passes;
(2) if he will state the number of pupils presented for the O grade examination in years 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966; and if he will list the county education authorities and their numbers;
(3) if he will state the number of pupils presented for the Higher Certificate examinations in the years 1963, 1964, 1965
Ordinary Grade Higher Grade Year Candidates Presented Certificates Awarded Candidates Presented Certificates Awarded 1963 … … 33,862 30,276 21,467 18,336 1964 … … 37,872 33,259 26,320 21,902 1965 … … 39,131 33,993 29,502 24,744 1966 … … 42,483 36,433 31,350 26,075 These figures include candidates from schools and further education establishments, and external candidates.