§ 17. Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about the number of applicants for higher education courses in 1996–97. [35400]
§ Mr. AncramThere have been 21,200 applicants to Northern Ireland universities and 3,600 applicants to Northern Ireland colleges of education for entry in 1996–97. Information is not available on applicants to higher education courses at further education colleges.