HC Deb 24 March 2004 vol 419 c851W
Mr. Wiggin

To 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. Touhig

The 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.

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