§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the participation rate for 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21-year-olds in education and training in each of the years since 1975; and what information he has as to how these figures compare with the rates for the United Kingdom's principal economic competitors.
§ Sir Keith JosephI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.