HC Deb 02 December 1970 vol 807 c380W
61. Mr. Lambie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to provide for a national certificate for the majority of pupils in secondary schools, in view of his intention to raise the school-leaving age in 1972.

Mr. Edward Taylor

No. Already in two areas the majority of school leavers are obtaining one or more passes in the Scottish certificate of education examination and in 14 other areas the percentage is over 40.