§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the average truancy rate in secondary schools in the latest year for which figures are available; and what was the rate 10 years ago.
§ Mr. David HowellThe administration of school attendance regulations in Northern Ireland is a function of the local education authorities. As they do not maintain separate records of truancy rates, the information asked for is not readily available. Certain attendance percentages were, however, given in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Bootle (Mr. Simon Mahon) on 6th July.—[Vol. 840, c. 728.]