§ Mr. WigginTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of students domiciled in Wales went on to university in each year since 1997. [160924]
§ Mr. TouhigThe only figures available for Welsh domiciled students entering university are for students leaving Welsh school sixth forms following Year 13 who entered a University or College of Higher Education. Figures are not collected for students entering University from other routes, such as further education, or mature students.
Percentage 1997 63 1998 65 1999 65 2000 64 2001 67 2002 67 Source:
Careers Wales survey of pupil destinations from schools in Wales at 31 October of each year.