§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people graduated from Scottish higher education institutions with honours either in philosophy or in a joint honours or composite degree involving philosophy in 1994; what proportion of the total number graduating from Scottish higher education this represents; and if he will make a statement. [20901]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIn 1993, the latest year for which information is available, 85 people graduated from Scottish higher education institutions with a degree where philosophy was the main or only subject; this represents 0.5 per cent. of all degree graduates from Scottish higher education institutions in 1993.
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§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many higher education institutions in Scotland currently offer single honours or joint honours degrees in philosophy; what proportion of the total number of higher education institutions in Scotland this represents; and if he will make a statement. [20912]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonOut of the 22 higher education institutions in Scotland, six currently offer degree courses in philosophy; this represents a proportion of 27 per cent.