§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the percentage of school leavers remaining at school after the statutory leaving age in each region and island authority; and what is the corresponding figure for Scotland overall.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe most recent date for which information is readily available is September 1977. The following table shows the proportions of 16year-old pupils—expressed as percentages of 13-year-olds three years earlier—who at that time were remaining at education
136Wwhether there is a definable condition, it would not be practicable to record the numbers of children who might be described as dyslexic. Help for children with the difficulties associated with the term is provided through remedial education.