HC Deb 23 January 1991 vol 184 c203W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of school leavers attained(a) university minimum entrance qualifications and (b) no qualifications in England and Wales in 1988–89.

Mr. Eggar

In the academic year 1988–89, the percentage of school leavers in question in England was as shown.

School Leavers—England
Per cent.
2+ A-levels 17.4
No qualifications 7.9
Total leavers (000s) 617.71

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of school leavers left at ages(a) 16 years, (b) 17 years and (c) 18 years or later in England and Wales in 1988–89.

Mr. Eggar

In the academic year 1988–89, the percentage of school leavers in England, who left at the ages in question, was as shown.

School Leavers—England
Per cent.
Aged 16 65.2
Aged 17 11.5
Aged 18 or over 23.3
Total leavers (000s) 617.71