§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Wales what change there has been in the staff-student ratio in further education in Wales since 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe student-staff ratio on maintained establishments of further and higher education is as follows:
Student-staff ratio 1979–80 7.6:1 1985–86 8.8:1 Percentage change +15.8
§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what change there has been in the subjects studied by students in advanced and non-advanced further education in Wales since 1979;
Number of student enrolments outside the university sector Advanced Full-time equivalent Subject of study 1979–80 1985–86 Percentage change Education1 2,557 2,686 +5.0 Medical, Health and Welfare 410 487 +18.8 Engineering and technology 1,788 3,074 +71.9 Agriculture, forestry, veterinary studies 141 117 -17.0 Science 697 1,415 +103.0 Social, administrative and business studies 1,712 3,009 +75.8 Professional and vocational subjects 762 700 -8.1 Language, literature and area studies 61 80 +31.1 Arts other than languages 239 999 +318.0 Music, drama, art and design 651 1,460 +124.3 1 Includes teacher training.
Number of students enrolments outside the university sector Non-advanced Full-lime equivalent Subject of study 1979–80 1985–86 Percentage change Education1 190 501 +163.7 Medical, Health and Welfare 1,013 1.118 +10.4 Engineering and technology 6,920 5,412 -21.8 Agriculture, forestry, veterinary studies 868 968 +11.5 Science 373 757 +102.9 Social, administrative and business studies 3,071 4,726 +53.9 Professional and vocational subjects 2,723 3,585 +31.7 Language, literature and area studies 23 51 +121.7 Music, drama, art and design 912 970 +6.4 Other 8,707 10,408 +19.5 1 Includes teacher training.